EYE DISEASES
Diabetic Retinopathy
Anyone with diabetes is at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy but the degree of blood sugar control you maintain and the number of years you are diabetic greatly affect your chances of complications. Diabetic retinopathy damage includes: fluid leaking out of blood vessels in the retina, called exudates: blood leaking out of vessels, called hemorrhages; and fragile new blood vessel growth into areas they don't belong, called neovascularization. These problems can cause permanent vision loss and blindness. Treatment can prevent or minimize the damage to vision if diabetic retinopathy is detached early. This is why all diabetics are strongly encouraged to have a dilated eye exam at least once per year.
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