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  Have you ever considered how diabetes could affect your vision? Diabetes doesn’t just impact your blood sugar—it’s also one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. In fact, as of 2021, 9.6 million Americans were living with diabetic retinopathy (DR), and 1.84 million had vision-threatening DR (VTDR). Shocking, right? But here’s the good news: most diabetes-related vision problems are preventable with early detection and proper care.  The key? Regular diabetic eye exams. Let’s dive into how diabetes affects your eyes, why routine eye exams are essential, and how you can protect your vision for the long term. How Diabetes Impacts Your Vision Diabetes occurs when your body struggles to process glucose (sugar) efficiently, either due to low insulin levels or insulin resistance. This excess sugar in your bloodstream damages blood vessels throughout the body, including in your eyes. Here’s a closer look at the most common diabetes-related eye conditions: 1. Diab...

  Eye health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and for individuals with diabetes, it becomes even more paramount. A study conducted in 2012  estimated that 9.60 million people in the US (26.43% of those with diabetes) had diabetic retinopathy and 1.84 million people (5.06% of those with diabetes) had vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy in 2021. Diabetes can have profound effects on the eyes, potentially leading to severe complications that may impact vision. Regular eye exams are a fundamental component of managing diabetes and safeguarding your vision.  In this blog, we will explore how diabetes can affect eye health, delve into specific diabetes-related eye diseases, and emphasize the importance of regular diabetic eye exams . How Can Diabetes Affect Your Eye Health & Vision? Blood Vessel Sensitivity The delicate blood vessels in the retina play a vital role in supporting eye health. However, these vessels are sensitive to damage caused by high blood s...