There are a number of diabetes vision problems that a person can develop. Over time diabetes causes damage to the blood vessels of the eye. This can result in blindness, but most of the time diabetes vision problems can be prevented with regular check-ups. Keeping you blood sugar levels on target keeps damage from occurring as well. According to the American Diabetes Association, some of the diabetes vision problems that can come about are:

Retinopathy – This eye condition occurs when blood vessels in the back of the eye are damaged. It is more apt of happen when you have had diabetes for a long time, but the condition can come about earlier if blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels are not well controlled.

Glaucoma – Glaucoma results from pressure building up in the eye.  Vision is lost gradually when the retina and optic nerve are damaged. Diabetics are …