<p>[vc_row full_width="0" full_height="0" row_padding="no_padding" particles="0"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696147223775{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]The eyes are particularly susceptible to diabetes' widespread effects, leading to substantial complications. United under one umbrella term, diabetic eye diseases represent a cluster of related eye issues. Let me know if you need more alternative sentences! Here's a detailed overview of these conditions:</p>
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<li><strong>Diabetic Retinopathy</strong>: This is a common complication of diabetes and occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. There are two main types of diabetic retinopathy:
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<li><strong>Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)</strong>: In this early stage, small blood vessels in the retina leak fluids and blood, causing the retina to swell. This can result in blurred vision and reduced visual acuity.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)</strong>:<br />
As the disease progresses, damaged bloovessels can lead to the growth of abnormal new blood vessels on the retina's surface. These new vessels are fragile and prone to bleeding, which can cause vision loss and even retinal detachment.</li>
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<li><strong>Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)</strong>: DME is a specific complication of diabetic retinopathy. It occurs when fluid accumulates in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. DME can lead to distortion or blurriness in the central vision, making it difficult to read, recognize faces, or perform tasks that require detailed vision.</li>
<li><strong>Cataracts</strong>: Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to blurred or cloudy vision. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing cataracts at an earlier age and may experience more rapid progression.</li>
<li><strong>Glaucoma</strong>: Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure within the eye. People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing open-angle glaucoma, which can cause gradual peripheral vision loss without noticeable symptoms until the advanced stages.</li>
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