Can diabetes make you go blind?

Can diabetes make you go blind?
The simple answer to this is yes, definitely. Diabetes can cause cataracts and damage to the retina. High blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels of the retina. This can also lead to leaking fluid in the central part of the retina called the macula; responsible for central vision and it is the area we use for most visual tasks. The good news is this is rare nowadays and I will discuss why on my blog: http://bit.ly/2cHnVnm

"Diabetes mellitus is a condition that leads to a rise in sugar levels in your bloodstream. This can cause symptom such as excessive thirst, excessive nocturnal urination and tiredness. Over the longer term, high sugar levels in your blood stream can damage small blood vessels in your kidneys and eyes and damage the nerves in your feet. Diabetes can cause cataracts and damage to the retina."

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About Jaheed:
Jaheed Khan is an Consultant Eye Surgeon at Moorefields Eye Hospital and Clinica London. Jaheed has 15 years experience in treating people with eye problems. His speciality is ailments of the back of the eye, the retina, AMD, and diabetic retinopathy.