Thursday, 21 February 2013

Diabetic Retinopathy: All you need to know2

In diabetes, your body cannot regulate the amount of sugar (specifically, glucose) in the blood.  When uncontrolled, it can damage various organs. Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina (innermost layer of the eye) caused by prolonged and inadequate blood glucose control. The small blood vessels in the retina are damaged and weakened. The early symptom of eye problem related to diabetes is blurred vision and double vision. It can also cause a severe, permanent loss of vision. It also increases the risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma.

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