<p>One of the most common concerns amongst patients suffering from diabetes is:</p>
<h2>Will I go Blind if I Have High Diabetes?</h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s discuss this. <br /><strong>Diabetes has become one of the most common causes affecting eye vision today.</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There are several eye problems that are the result of Diabetic Retinopathy, which is an eye disease that is commonly found in people with diabetes.&nbsp;<strong>This retinal problem is also the leading cause of loss of vision or complete blindness in middle-aged adults suffering from diabetes.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Diabetic Retinopathy which is a common eye problem caused by diabetes leads to damaged blood vessels that are present in the retina. </strong></p>
<p><strong>These damaged blood vessels may swell and leak, which causes blurry vision or stop the flow of blood. These blood vessels cause eye damage from diabetes.</strong></p>
<p>Usually, <strong>both eyes are affected by this retinal condition.</strong> Nevertheless, early diagnosis, along with appropriate retina treatment, can help protect your eyesight from any severe damage being caused due to Diabetic Retinopathy. Detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy are very important because <strong>if left untreated, the disease can cause severe vision loss or complete blindness caused by diabetes.</strong></p>
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<h2>Signs &amp; Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy</h2>
<p>Usually, there are no diabetic retinopathy symptoms experienced at the early stages of the disease.</p>
<p>While some people may experience changes in vision, such as difficulty seeing objects kept far or while reading from a distance, these changes may not be constant.</p>
<p><strong>As the disease progresses to advanced stages, blood vessels present in the retina begin to bleed, leading to the person seeing floating dark spots.</strong> While the spots might clear up on their own, it is still crucial to seek Retinal treatment. Cloudy vision is also a symptom of diabetic retinopathy one may experience during the advanced stages.</p>
<p>Other <a href="../../blog/diabetic-retinopathy-signs-symptoms-causes-treatment" target="_blank">signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy</a>, experienced during the advanced stages include:<br /><strong>&bull; Blurred vision</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Difficulty seeing or identifying colours</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Vision loss</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Poor night vision</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Seeing floating dark spots</strong></p>
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<p><strong>If retinal treatment for diabetic Retinopathy is delayed or not sought, blood vessels may begin to bleed again, bleeding may become worse, or scars may appear in the back of the eyes.</strong></p>
<p>It is very important that you remain aware of diabetes-related eye problems and how eyes can be damaged due to diabetes. <strong>Consult a retina specialist doctor immediately in case you experience any of the above-mentioned diabetic retinopathy signs or symptoms.</strong></p>
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<h2>Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors</h2>
<p><strong>Being a diabetic patient is the most crucial diabetic retinopathy risk factor.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The people at the highest risk of suffering from diabetic Retinopathy are the ones who suffer from any type of diabetes <em>(type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes)</em>.</strong></p>
<p>According to statistics, diabetic Retinopathy is experienced by the majority of people who suffer from diabetes. Indeed, <strong>you can reduce the risk of developing this retinal problem by maintaining good control of your diabetes.</strong></p>
<p>If you have uncontrolled and high diabetes for a long time, it is one of the diabetic retinopathy risk factors. It is suggested that you consult a diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor.</p>
<p><strong>Do not allow eyes get damaged due to diabetes.</strong></p>
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<h2>Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy</h2>
<p>As mentioned before, <strong>high blood sugar due to diabetes is primarily the cause of diabetic retinopathy.</strong></p>
<p><strong>People with uncontrolled diabetes are the ones who commonly develop diabetic Retinopathy.</strong> Diabetes refers to high blood sugar that causes damage to the part of the eye known as the retina.</p>
<p>Blindness caused by such damage to the retina is due to diabetes leading to blockages by sugar in the small blood vessels that connect to the retina. These blockages lead to leakage or bleeding of the vessel.</p>
<p>New blood vessels are grown by your eyes in order to compensate for the damaged ones. However, these new blood vessels can bleed or leak very easily and do not work well without proper treatment.</p>
<p><strong>If you have high blood sugar, do the needful to keep it under control and not allow it to be the cause of diabetic retinopathy.</strong></p>
<p>If you have been suffering from high blood sugar, it is better if you consult a diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor <em>(Retina doctor)</em> to get your eyes checked even if you do not see any symptoms of diabetic retinopathy. This retina-related disease is one of the primary reasons for blindness caused by diabetes.</p>
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<h2>Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy</h2>
<p>Persons with diabetes are strongly recommended to get their eyes checked regularly so that this retinal problem can be diagnosed and treated in its early stage itself.</p>
<p>The retina and the inside of your eyes are checked thoroughly with the help of a dilated eye examination by a retina specialist to diagnose diabetic Retinopathy. In case you are diagnosed with the condition, the retina specialist doctor may prescribe checking your eyesight and vision more frequently.</p>
<p><strong>One shall immediately get checked in case they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.</strong> In case of type 1 diabetes, ensure to visit your doctor within five years of your diagnosis and regularly get check-ups thereafter.</p>
<p>Immediately visit a retina specialist doctor near you, if you experience changes in your eyesight/vision. These changes may include:</p>
<p><strong>&bull; Dark spots</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Blurry vision</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Flashes</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Distortion</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Blind spots</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Trouble reading or working on any detailed work</strong></p>
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<h2>Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment</h2>
<p>In case you are diagnosed with diabetic Retinopathy, your retina specialist doctor will require you to regularly get eye check-ups and maintain the health of your eyes as part of diabetic retinopathy treatment.</p>
<p><strong>If you are at the advanced stage of this retinal problem, diabetic retinopathy treatment shall be sought right away.</strong> The treatments will not undo the damage your retina has already suffered, but they will certainly help avoid the vision getting worse.</p>
<p>There are different diabetic retinopathy treatments that can help avoid your vision from being affected if the condition is diagnosed in the early stages. Diabetic retinopathy treatments include:<br /><strong>&bull; Medicines through injections that are known as VEGF inhibitors</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Laser therapy</strong><br /><strong>&bull; Diabetic retinopathy surgery</strong></p>
<p>Only the diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor can suggest treatment options after examining the eyes of the patient. If you have been suffering from any signs or symptoms of diabetic retinopathy or if you are a diabetic patient for a long time, you should consult a diabetic retinopathy doctor <em>(retina specialist)</em> near you at the earliest to save yourself from eye problems caused by diabetes and vision loss due to diabetes.</p>
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<h2>Warning! Advisory if you have diabetes</h2>
<p>It is crucial to get regular eye check-ups regardless of whether one is suffering from diabetes or not. If you are a diabetic patient and suffer from high diabetes, you should consult a diabetic retinopathy specialist (retina doctor) near you even if you do not have any eye-related issues or vision problems. Uncontrolled diabetes or suffering from diabetes for a long time is a diabetic retinopathy risk factor. Retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy can only be diagnosed by a retina specialist.</p>
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<p>In case you are diagnosed with diabetic Retinopathy, get diabetic retinopathy treatment by the retina specialist at the earliest. Consult the retina specialist doctor for advice related to maintaining retinal health and the cure of the disease. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy will affect your life and bring severe vision loss, and can lead to complete blindness.</p>
<p>If you have uncontrolled high diabetes for a long time, you may lose your vision due to Diabetic retinopathy which is one of the&nbsp;<a href="../../blog/what-is-diabetic-retinopathy" target="_blank">diabetes-related eye problems</a> and is one of the reasons for vision loss due to diabetes.</p>
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