Looking after your eyes is important when you have diabetes.
People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing eye problems. If left untreated, this can lead to poor vision and blindness.
There will be often be no signs or symptoms of problems. In fact, changes in vision may be so gradual that a person may not notice it for some time.
The good news is that most vision loss from diabetes can be prevented with regular eye checks and early treatment. The earlier the treatment, the better the result.