Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye disease that damages blood vessels in the retina, which can lead to vision loss or blindness. High blood sugar causes these vessels to leak, swell, or close, affecting the function of the retina. Symptoms may include blurred vision, dark spots, and difficulty seeing colors. Regular eye exams, monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and early treatment can help control or prevent the progression of diabetic retinopathy.