Diabetes causes Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy Can Lead to Blindness!
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication in the retina of the eye caused by Type I or Type II diabetes. Diabetes causes damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina causing bleeding or leakage of fluid into the macula (central retinal area) causing edema (swelling). In later severe stages of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, new blood vessels are formed. Although these new vessels themselves do not cause problems, they are very fragile with thin walls and therefore can rupture and bleed creating severe vision loss or possibly blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy in its early stages usually has no symptoms or early warning signs. Don’t wait for problems. Have your eyes examined once a year!
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Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Should Know