11/18/2025
Diabetes doesn’t just affect your body, it can also impact your eyes. Two common diabetes-related eye diseases include:
👁️ Diabetic Retinopathy
Occurs when the small blood vessels in the retina leak or bleed. It’s one of the leading causes of blindness in American adults, affecting more than 1 in 4 people living with diabetes.
👁️ Diabetic Macular Edema
Happens when blood vessels in the macula become leaky, causing swelling. This can lead to blurry or distorted vision.
The good news? Early detection saves sight.
If you have diabetes, staying on top of annual eye exams is essential.
Let Crawford Eyecare help protect your vision for years to come.
Diabetes doesn’t just affect your body; it can also impact your eyes. Two common diabetes-related eye diseases include:
In this excerpt from the Focus on Eye Health Expert Series interview, Kristen Nwanyanwu, MD, MBA, MHS, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Scienc...