Retina
- A complication of diabetes that affects the eyes.
- Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
- Early symptoms include floaters, blurriness, dark areas of vision, and difficulty perceiving colors. Blindness can occur.
- Mild cases may be treated with careful diabetes management. Advanced cases may require laser treatment or surgery.
- Your Vision is reduced or distorted.
- Floaters or flashes or shadows in any part of your visual field.
- Black areas in the vision
- Straight lines appear wavy or bent