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Diabetic Retinopathy

A leading cause of vision loss in diabetics, this eye condition affects the retina blood vessels causing them to swell, leak and grow abnormally.

A young woman sitting at a counter near a window, laughing. There are several random and irregular dark spots that obstruct the image.
A young woman sitting at a counter near a window, laughing. The picture is clear with no visual obstructions.
A young woman sitting at a counter near a window, laughing. There are several random and irregular dark spots that obstruct the image.

Normal vision vs. Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview


Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is a leading cause of vision loss among individuals with diabetes. The condition develops when prolonged exposure to high levels of blood sugar causes damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, leading to swelling, leakage, and, in advanced stages, the growth of abnormal blood vessels. Regular eye examinations are crucial for early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision impairment and blindness.

Overview


Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is a leading cause of vision loss among individuals with diabetes. The condition develops when prolonged exposure to high levels of blood sugar causes damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, leading to swelling, leakage, and, in advanced stages, the growth of abnormal blood vessels. Regular eye examinations are crucial for early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision impairment and blindness.

Overview


Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is a leading cause of vision loss among individuals with diabetes. The condition develops when prolonged exposure to high levels of blood sugar causes damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, leading to swelling, leakage, and, in advanced stages, the growth of abnormal blood vessels. Regular eye examinations are crucial for early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision impairment and blindness.

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