Diabetes and the Eyes Directory
When uncontrolled, diabetes can increase your risk of eye and visual problems such as blurred vision, cataracts, retinopathy, glaucoma, and more. You can help prevent eye problems associated with diabetes by managing your blood sugar levels and getting regular eye checkups. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how diabetes affects your eyes.
Medical Reference
5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes & Vision
Learn more from WebMD about the different eye problems that can arise with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Risks, Treatments, Prevention
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition involving changes to your retina’s blood vessels. Learn about stages of diabetic eye disease, how to treat it with drugs or laser surgery, and how to avoid vision loss or blindness.
Eye Care for People With Diabetes
People with diabetes need to pay special attention to eye care. Follow these tips on reducing the risk of serious vision problems.
Causes and Treatments of Diabetic Retinopathy
WebMD examines the causes and treatments of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes that affects vision.
Features
Diabetes Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
WebMD describes serious symptoms to watch out for if you have diabetes.
Protect Your Eyesight When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes can harm one of your most prized assets: your eyesight. But vision problems are not inevitable.
Man Who Lost His Vision Now Helps Others
Thomas Tobin lost his sight to diabetic retinopathy. Now he has a new focus.
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Diabetes and Eye Problems
Learn what eye and vision problems are more likely when you have diabetes, what treatments are available, and what you can do to prevent them.
Why Is Your Vision Blurry?
Blurry vision may not really be a problem with your eyes. It's usually no big deal, but it could be a sign of a serious illness or medical emergency.