How Diabetes Affects Vision

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Tip 1 - Eye Complications

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Eng da Silva | permalink

Keep your risk of glaucoma, cataracts and other eye problems low with regular checkups.

For further reading: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/eye-complications/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Q&A

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jean - Pierre Cosy | permalink

Field experts answer all your questions related to diabetic retinopathy.
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For further reading: http://www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/diabetes.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - Eye Problems and Diabetes

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Natalia Chartorijsky | permalink

Learn more from WebMD about the different eye problems that can arise with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-problems ^[3]

Tip 4 - How does diabetes affect vision? - Ask Doctor K

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by pkacper 85 | permalink

DEAR DOCTOR K: I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Can you explain how diabetes affects vision? DEAR READER: Both of the common types of diabetes, Type 1 (which usually begins in childhood) and Type 2 (which usually begins in adulthood), can affect vision in several ways. After 20 years of having Type 2 diabetes, most people have eye problems. But the risk can be reduced, as I'll explain.
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For further reading: http://www.askdoctork.com/how-does-diabetes-affect-vision-201210043227 ^[4]

Tip 5 - Diabetic Eye Disease: Click for Symptoms and Treatment

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Folding For A Cure 24 | permalink

Learn about diabetic eye disease, a complication from diabetes. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy includes blurry or hazy vision, difficulty focusing, and night glare from oncoming lights. Learn how to prevent diabetic eye disease.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetic_eye_disease/article_em.htm ^[5]