Are You Diabetic? Here’s What You Need To Know About Diabetic Eye Diseases
Did you know that diabetic eye disease is the most common cause of blindness in the U.S.? Diabetes is an increasingly common disease in the U.S. and it affects your vision because high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the eyes. When the condition is caught early and treated properly, vision loss from diabetic eye disease is often preventable. However, if not detected early, diabetes can cause several complications for your vision, including blindness.
The retina is of particular concern for people with diabetes. High blood glucose levels can damage blood vessels in the retina, which lines the back of your eye and detects light. When blood vessels in the retina are damaged, permanent vision loss can occur. (more…)
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the U.S, affecting an estimated 3 million Americans. 
Cataracts are caused by a clouding or hardening of the eye’s lens. Things look blurry, hazy or less colorful with a cataract, akin to looking through a dusty or foggy window. Other symptoms may include double vision in only one eye, needing brighter light when reading, worsening night vision, increased sensitivity to bright light, or seeing halos around lights. 