Can diabetes affect your eyes?
ANSWER
Yes. You should plan to make regular eye doctor visits when you have diabetes. High blood sugar can lead to problems like blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. In fact, diabetes is the primary cause of blindness in adults ages 20 to 74.
From: Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyes? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Michael Dansinger on February 26, 2017
SOURCES:
American Diabetes Association: "Eye Disease" and "Mental Health Problem Linked to Diabetes."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Take Charge of Your Diabetes."
Colucciello, M. 2005; 123:1273. Arch Ophthalmol,
Hernandez, C. , 2006; 29:2028. Diabetes Care
The Glaucoma Research Foundation: "Diabetes and Your Eyesight."
SOURCES:
American Diabetes Association: "Eye Disease" and "Mental Health Problem Linked to Diabetes."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Take Charge of Your Diabetes."
Colucciello, M. 2005; 123:1273. Arch Ophthalmol,
Hernandez, C. , 2006; 29:2028. Diabetes Care
The Glaucoma Research Foundation: "Diabetes and Your Eyesight."
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