Condition
Diabetic Retinopathy (Diabetic Eye Disease)
Diabetic Retinopathy is eye damage caused by diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye). diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina. It can lead to vision loss if not treated.
Video Overview
Diabetic Retinopathy (Diabetic Eye Disease)
Symptoms
No symptoms in early stages
Floaters (spots drifting in vision)
Blurry or distorted vision
Dark or empty areas in vision
Difficulty seeing colors
Sudden vision loss
Causes
High blood sugar from diabetes
Poor blood sugar control over time
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Pregnancy can make it worse
Smoking increases risk
Treatments
Controlling blood sugar carefully
Managing blood pressure
Laser surgery to seal leaky vessels
Anti-VEGF eye injections
Vitrectomy surgery (remove blood)
Regular eye exams are crucial
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