Diabetic Retinopathy
Current as of: April 16, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Carol L. Karp, MD – Ophthalmology
Retinopathy means disease of the retina, the nerve layer at the back of your eye. Diabetic retinopathy is related to prolonged high blood sugar, which damages blood vessels in the eyes. It can lead to poor vision or blindness. Diabetic retinopathy usually gets worse over many years. People who have diabetes need regular…