3 People with diabetes should have yearly eye examinations. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by changes in the blood vessels in the eye. 5 People with diabetes are at low risk for developing glaucoma. Laser surgery can be used to halt the progression of diabetic retinopathy. 7 People with diabetes should have regular eye examinations through dilated pupils.
Cataracts are common among people with diabetes.
9 People who have good control of their diabetes are not at high risk for diabetic eye disease. The risk of blindness from diabetic eye disease can be reduced.