When diabetes can make you go blind


It is crucial for patients with diabetes to get their eyes checked regularly in order to detect and manage problems early to avoid blindness. — Freepik

Yes, diabetes can cause a plethora of eye issues; some of them can make you go blind.

The diabetic eye diseases include diabetic retinopathy, ­diabetic macular oedema, ­glaucoma and cataracts.

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