Diabetes & Your Eyes

Many people don’t realize that diabetes can significantly impact eyesight. In fact, diabetes-related eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss in adults. The small blood vessels in the eye need a constant supply of oxygen to function properly. In diabetics, blood that is less oxygen-rich can weaken these vessels over time, leading to conditions like diabetic retinopathy, where damaged vessels leak and scar.

Other ocular complications from diabetes include diabetic macular edema (DME), glaucoma, tractional retinal detachments and cataracts.

To prevent diabetic eye disease, it’s crucial to educate yourself about diabetes and its complications, as well as to have regular eye check-ups. If you’re a patient with diabetes experiencing eye discomfort or discoloration, call us toll-free at 905-457-4700 to schedule an appointment with one of our optometrists.