Diabetic Retinopathy
Description
A diabetes complication that affects eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). At first, it might cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems, but it can lead to blindness.
Common Symptoms
- Spots or dark strings floating in your vision (floaters)
- Blurred vision
- Fluctuating vision
- Dark or empty areas in your vision
- Vision loss
Common Causes
- Caused by chronically high blood sugar from diabetes, which damages the small blood vessels in the retina.
Treatment Information
Careful management of diabetes is the best way to prevent vision loss. Advanced cases may be treated with injections, laser treatment, or surgery.
Important: This information is for educational purposes only.
Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.