A 50 month study of diabetes in India found that one in every twenty five people above the age of 40 with the condition have vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy – one of the most common complications of poorly or uncontrolled diabetes.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. However, it usually takes several years for diabetic retinopathy to reach a stage where it could threaten your sight which is why regular screening can be so helpful in identifying risks early on. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/90328677.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst