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Diabetic Retinopathy is a common diabetic eye disease that affects individuals with diabetes. When your blood vessels in the retina are damaged from high blood sugar levels, diabetic retinopathy occurs which ultimately leads to vision problems. There are many resources for those affected including awareness of symptoms, treatments, and prevention. At City Eye, we provide comprehensive eye exams to detect these diseases faster. We look to inform our patients and others about maintaining their eye health so all can have clear and healthy vision. 

Diabetes is a health condition that affects millions of individuals. It's a disorder that affects the way your body uses glucose, a type of sugar that acts as fuel for the cells in your body. In a healthy individual, the hormone insulin helps to regulate glucose levels in the blood. But for those with diabetes, their bodies either don't produce enough insulin or can't use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels.