Do You Have Diabetes? Take Good Care of Your Eyes

Diabetes can harm your eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in your retina, which is the back part of your eye. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes also increases your risk of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems.You may not know there is any damage to your eyes until the problem is very bad. Your doctor can catch problems early if you get regular eye exams.If your doctor finds eye problems early, medicines and other treatments may help prevent them from getting worse.Shalini Johnson, MD is here to discuss Diabetic eye care.