If you know anyone in the family or among your friends who have diabetes, ask them to have eye exam. I’m not trying to scare anyone but after reading more about diabetic retinopathy, I think it is really crucial for me to spread the words to everyone.
Diabetic retinopathy is actually an effect of diabetes on the retina. Not all patients with diabetes will have this disease but it is more likely to affect patients with more than 20 years of diabetes. There are different phases of this disease but the first stage is the swelling in the retina which lead to decreased vision.
If you would like to understand more and read about ways to reduce your risks of developing this disease, check out this article on diabetic retinopathy at AllAboutVision.com.
