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Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes , caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause Visual impairment if left undiagnosed and untreated.
Articles for Diabetic retinopathy
Introduction
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated.
Preventing diabetic retinopathy
You can reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, or help stop it getting worse, by keeping your blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.
Stages of diabetic retinopathy
Read about the main stages of diabetic retinopathy, and what your diabetic screening result means.
Treating diabetic retinopathy
Read about the main treatments for advanced diabetic retinopathy, including laser treatment, eye injections and eye surgery.
