What are the risk factors for diabetic retinopathy? People with diabetes are at greater risk for cataract and glaucoma as well. Warning signs of diabetic retinopathy includes blurred vision, gradual vision loss, floaters, shadows or missing areas of vision, and difficulty seeing at nighttime. For the fourth stage of DR, called proliferative retinopathy, there are treatments that reduce vision loss, but are not a cure for DR. To prevent progression of diabetic retinopathy, people with diabetes should control their levels of blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol. During the first three stages of DR, treatment is usually not needed. This is why it is so important for people with diabetes to have a comprehensive eye exam every year. People with this condition may not notice any changes to their vision until the damage to the eyes is severe. The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely he or she will get DR.
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It is caused by damage to blood vessels in the back of the eye ( retina).
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Farsightedness (called hyperopia) is when you can see clearly in the distance but blurry up close.Nearsightedness (called myopia) is when you can see clearly up close but blurry in the distance.Blurred vision (called refractive errors).Types of Vision Problems Most Common Adult Vision Problems