Diabetic Retinopathy
Understand how diabetes can affect the retina.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels that nourish the retina. Regular eye examinations and timely care are important for protecting vision.
When to seek help
- When a vision change is new, worsening or affecting daily activities.
- When you notice flashes, floaters, distortion, a shadow or sudden reduction in vision.
- When you have diabetes or a known eye condition and need a review.
Important: This is general education, not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice.