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11/19/2025

Diabetic retinopathy is caused by high blood sugar levels from diabetes, which damage the blood vessels in the retina. This damage can cause existing blood vessels to swell and leak, or block blood flow. In response, the eye may grow new, abnormal blood vessels that are fragile and prone to bleeding or scarring, leading to vision loss.

11/17/2025

What other problems can diabetic retinopathy cause?

Diabetic retinopathy can lead to other serious eye conditions:

Diabetic macular edema (DME). Over time, about 1 in 15 people with diabetes will develop DME. DME happens when blood vessels in the retina leak fluid into the macula (a part of the retina needed for sharp, central vision). This causes blurry vision.
Neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic retinopathy can cause abnormal blood vessels to grow out of the retina and block fluid from draining out of the eye. This causes a type of glaucoma (a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness).

11/15/2025

November is National Diabetes Month-

At a glance: Diabetic Retinopathy

Early Symptoms: None
Later Symptoms: Blurry vision, floating spots in your vision, blindness
Diagnosis: Dilated eye exam
Treatment: Injections, laser treatment, surgery

https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

During National Diabetes Month, NEHEP encourages you to spread the word about how people with diabetes can protect their vision. Get ideas for information to share on Facebook and Twitter.

11/14/2025

11/12/2025

Stop by our optical shops to check all the Transition lenses available. abramseyecare.com

11/11/2025

Abrams EyeCare would like to honor all Veterans today. The late Dr. JJ Abrams served in the U.S. Navy.

11/09/2025

Check out this November Optical Special!

11/06/2025

Diabetic retinopathy can look like blurred or wavy vision, difficulty seeing in low light, eye floaters (dark spots or strings), impaired color vision, and loss of peripheral (side) vision. In its early stages, it often has no noticeable symptoms, which is why routine eye exams are crucial for detection. Advanced stages can lead to significant vision loss or blindness, but a doctor can see signs of damage like blood vessel swelling, leaks, and abnormal new blood vessels on the retina.
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11/06/2025

This November morning, Dr. Mann and Michelle are providing vision screenings for Damar campus residents amidst picturesque surroundings.

11/04/2025

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about eye conditions that can result from diabetes and emphasizing the importance of regular eye exams. It's a crucial time to highlight that early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye issues, like cataracts and glaucoma, can help prevent irreversible vision loss.

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