Diabetic Retinopathy: How Does Diabetes Affect My Eyesight?
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. 4.4 million Americans age 40+ suffer from diabetic eye diseases, the most common being diabetic retinopathy. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. Diabetic retinopathy can develop in anyone who has Type ...