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Do not forget November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month.

Diabetes affects all systems and parts of your body, your eyes are no exception.

As a diabetic, if you notice changes in your vision, visit your physician as soon as possible for a referral to an eye specialist. Especially since diabetes is the most common source of blindness in people under the age of sixty-five.

Diabetic Eye Issues: Diabetics tend to have a higher incidence of glaucoma and develop cataracts at a younger age when compared with the wider population.

Moreover, diabetic retinopathy is a complication and serious eye condition that stems from damage to the retina. This condition occurs because elevated blood glucose levels can damage the vessels that supply nutrients to the retina.

Diabetic retinopathy is serious eye problem for a person with diabetes. If you are hypertensive and also diabetic this can greatly impact your eye health as well.

Eye problems can be considerably more serious because high blood pressure can damage the retina. It is therefore very important to bring your high blood pressure under control as youll have twice the risk factors for diabetic retinopathy.

Vision Loss: Vision loss is not uncommon for many diabetics so it's important to hang onto the good vision and healthy eyes. The ways you manage your health and your diabetes are critical. What can happen to your eyes, depends on your diabetic management.

Make sure every effort to avoid eye problems and potential vision loss is done. Ensure that you follow closely medical directions for medication and treatments.

Treatments: Eye examinations and early treatment for problems can help to sustain the clear vision. In particular, be alert to symptoms. If your vision becomes blurry, or you see double in one or both eyes seek specialist care as soon as possible.

What's more, if you feel pressure in your eye or you can't see things on the periphery seek medical help. A dilated eye exam can detect diabetic eye disease early before noticeable vision loss occurs.

Respond to emergency actions if your eyes hurt and seek out a prompt medical action. Treatments can work best before vision is lost or almost lost.

If you are a smoker, quitting is a prudent healthy choice.Youll need to be vigilant about changes in your vision. Always have a thorough eye examination annually or as recommended by your ophthalmologists.

Save your eyes from diabetic damage.