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Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that results due the changes in blood vessels of the retina caused by high blood sugar levels. This complication can lead to blurring of vision, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and if left untreated, even blindness. The Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy Blurring of vision Loss of vision in one eye Appearance of strings or dark spots around lights Dark areas in the vision Though these symptoms are not always indicators of diabetic retinopathy, if you are diabetic, ensure you consult your eye doctor for an examination every year, even if you don't experience these symptoms. If you are pregnant, especially, high blood pressure can trigger diabetic retinopathy, so exercise caution.

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness.

Retinopathy of prematurity causes the blood vessels in the eye to grow abnormally and randomly. These vessels tend to bleed, marking the retina which is the layer of nerve tissue in the eye that helps us see.