Ocular manifestations of diabetes include retinopathy, cataract, uveitis, and glaucoma. The treatment of these ocular manifestations of diabetes is beginning to change from surgical and laser techniques, to a more proactive approach. Screening and education programs are bringing about the understanding in people that early recognition and intervention are essential to keeping eyes healthy. This may soon provide hope for better management of blood sugar levels and the ocular manifestations of diabetes.

As a diabetic, caring for your eyes should be a high priority for you. According to eMedicineHealth.com, diabetes mellitus is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. In the U.S. it is the most common cause of blindness in people that are 65 years or younger.

One of the biggest problems is that many people don’t even realize that they have diabetes until they begin to have vision problems. This means that over the years they …