If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for serious eye problems. It can cause severe vision loss and even blindness. But diabetic eye disease can often be treated before vision loss occurs. You can lower your risk for these conditions if you get regular eye checkups and work with your healthcare provider to keep your diabetes under control.
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