Vision Loss / Diabetic Retinopathy
By the time vision changes become obvious, the delicate blood vessels in the eye may already be under serious strain.
Persistently high blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina. It may begin with blurring, dark spots, or unstable vision, but if it continues to worsen, it can lead to severe sight loss and even blindness.
- Retinal blood vessels can weaken, leak, or become damaged
- Blurred vision may be an early warning that should not be dismissed
- Severe diabetic eye disease can lead to permanent vision loss