How can diabetes affect the eyes?
In diabetic eye disease, high blood glucose and high blood pressure cause small blood vessels to swell and leak liquid into the retina of the eye, blurring the vision and sometimes leading to blindness. People with diabetes are also more likely to develop cataracts a clouding of the eyes lens, and glaucoma optic nerve damage. Laser surgery can help these conditions.
In diabetic eye disease, high blood glucose and high blood pressure cause small blood vessels to swell and leak liquid into the retina of the eye, blurring the vision and sometimes leading to blindness. People with diabetes are also more likely to develop cataracts – a clouding of the eyes lens, and glaucoma – optic nerve damage. Laser surgery can help these conditions. See the following for more information: • The CDCs Web site section, Diabetes and Me: Learn About Diabetes • Diabetic Retinopathy,* a professional journal article from the American Diabetes Association [Top] How can I keep my eyes healthy if I have diabetes? Theres a lot you can do to prevent eye problems. A recent study shows that keeping your blood glucose level closer to normal can prevent or delay the onset of diabetic eye disease. Keeping your blood pressure under control is also important. Finding and treating eye problems early can help save sight. It is best to have an eye doctor give you a dilated eye exam at l
