People with diabetes are more likely to experience eye and vision problems. Among people over 45 diagnosed with diabetes, 17.6% experience some degree of vision loss.
- 9.2% is caused by cataracts
- 4.1% is caused by diabetic retinopathy
- 2.2% is caused by macular degeneration
- 2.1% is caused by glaucoma
Therefore, anyone diagnosed with or with risk factors for diabetes should have regular [eye_exams] to protect their vision and eye health.