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Diabetic Retinopathy

The damage to the tiny capillaries that affect the retina progresses with age in people with diabetes. In most cases, the change in vision is not very noticeable at first, but worsens over time affecting the retina, the part of the eye that captures light and affects visual sharpness. (below: example of Diabetic Retinopathy)

Example of Diabetic Retinopathy