Eyes

Diabetics should have Regular Eye Checkups

Diabetics have a higher risk of eye disease. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease affecting the blood vessels in the retina (the back layer of the eye) of people with diabetes. The small blood vessels in the retina become weak and break down or become blocked. Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of loss of vision and blindness.

Ophthalmologists can use modern laser technology to treat diabetic retinopathy in most cases. It is important that diabetics go for regular check-ups to their ophthalmologist. A large proportion of diabetics don t go for regular eye checkups though primary physician continually stress it.