Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina. It can develop in anyone who has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The risk increases the longer someone has diabetes and if blood sugars are not managed well. At first, diabetic retinopathy might cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. But it can lead to blindness, especially if diabetes or other health problems are poorly managed. To prevent diabetic retinopathy, one should maintain a healthy lifestyle. Seek doctor for check-up or medication if needed. Thank you.