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Obesity Discussion · 08-02-06, 01:56 PM

Health Tip: Diabetic Retinopathy Can Cause Blindness

July 18, 2006 12:46 PM

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(HealthDay News) -- Diabetic retinopathy results when fluctuating blood sugar levels and other effects of diabetes cause damage to blood vessels in the eye's retina. It can affect both type 1 and type 2 diabetics.

Weakened vessels in the eye often leak blood, which can appear as squiggles or dark spots on the eye to someone with retinopathy, the National Eye Institute says. Left untreated, the condition can cause blindness.

The institute recommends an annual eye exam for every diabetic. More frequent visits may be needed if you've already been diagnosed with the condition.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,980 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Health Tip: Diabetic Retinopathy Can Cause Blindness Health Tip: Diabetic Retinopathy Can Cause Blindness July 18, 2006 12:46 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (HealthDay News) -- Diabetic retinopathy results when fluctuating blood sugar levels and other effects of diabetes cause damage to blood vessels in the eye's retina. It can affect both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Weakened vessels in the eye often leak blood, which can appear as squiggles or dark spots on the eye to someone with retinopathy, the National Eye Institute says. Left untreated, the condition can cause blindness. The institute recommends an annual eye exam for every diabetic. More frequent visits may be needed if you've already been diagnosed with the condition. __________________