Diabetes can have a number of effects on our vision. The most common is on the Retina.

The walls of the blood vessels in our eyes can become weak.

Over time, the walls begin to bulge.

This creates an 'eddy' in the blood flow which can eventually block.

Blood and other fluids start to leak into the Retina.

Hard deposits are left in the Retina.

Because of the reduction in blood flow the body grows new blood vessels.

However these veins are fragile and tend to rupture suddenly ...

... leaking blood into the Vitreous.

This will lead to a sudden and dramatic loss of vision. This may clear somewhat over time.

Diabetes can have a number of effects on our vision. The most common is on the Retina.