High blood sugar can damage tiny blood vessels in the retina—a condition called diabetic retinopathy. Early stages may have no symptoms, which is why scheduled eye screenings are essential for anyone with diabetes or prediabetes at risk.
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Leaking, swelling, or abnormal new vessels in the retina can threaten vision. Risk rises with longer diabetes duration, poor glucose control, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.
What happens at a screening visit?
An eye specialist may dilate your pupils to examine the retina, check vision and eye pressure, and photograph the back of the eye when indicated. Frequency depends on your stage of disease and general health—your doctor will personalise the interval.
Warning symptoms
Seek urgent eye care for sudden floaters, flashes, curtain-like vision loss, or rapid blur—these can signal bleeding or retinal detachment.
Shalaaki Eye & ENT Clinic
Our eye clinic in Bangalore supports consultation, screening coordination, and holistic lifestyle guidance alongside your physician’s diabetes care. We do not replace hospital-based laser or injection therapy when advanced treatment is required—we help you navigate when to escalate.
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