This Is Why Diabetic Patients Must Get Their Eye Screened Annually, According To Eye Doctors

This Is Why Diabetic Patients Must Get Their Eye Screened Annually, According To Eye Doctors

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Updated Sep 27, 2025 | 03:00 AM IST

SummaryIndia, often called the diabetic capital, faces rising cases of diabetic eye disease, including retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. Experts stress that damage develops silently over time, not suddenly. Ahead of World Retina Day, doctors urge early screening, noting symptoms like blurred vision, floaters, and dark patches, to prevent irreversible vision loss.

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