Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the blood vessels in the retina. The damage means that oxygen is not delivered to the structures at the back of the eye, which can over time lead to problems with vision.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the blood vessels in the retina. The damage means that oxygen is not delivered to the structures at the back of the eye, which can over time lead to problems with vision.
