What are the signs that diabetes is affecting your eyes?

The signs people do notice tend to be vision that shifts from day to day as blood sugar rises and falls, and changes in central vision when fluid builds up in the macula, a condition called diabetic macular edema. Diabetes also raises the risk of cataracts and glaucoma.

Because waiting for symptoms means waiting too long, the American Diabetes Association recommends a dilated eye exam every year. A sudden change is different: a shower of new floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow moving across your vision needs urgent care, so call the office right away.

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