Diabetes is a fast becoming major health problem in our country .Diabetes , if not properly controlled , can affect many vital organs including the eye. Retina is vulnerable to high sugar level.2 Types :1. Pre-proliferative2. Proliferative Retinopathy should get treated at the pre-proliferative stage itself , so as to hope for some useful vision.Signs and SymptomsIntially , there is no visible sign or pain etc., but at a later stage, vision is blurred.Seeing floaters (dark spots) or black lines is a remarkable symptom of DBR.PreventionRegular check-up and medication to keep blood-sugar under controlPersons with diabetes should have their eyes periodically checked by an ophthalmologist and checking by an optometrist is not adequate to assess DBR.TreatmentThe damage already caused is irreversible. However medical treatment for diabetes can help stop or delay progression of diabetic retinopathy.Laser photo coagulation (Laser PHC) also delays the further progression or diabetic retinopathy.