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Diabetes and Your Eyes – Things to Know

Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia occurs when there is an accumulation of glucose in the blood because there is insufficient insulin in the body to process it.

There are other symptoms of hyperglycemia except for blurred vision, they are:

  • Headache [3]
  • Fatigue [4]
  • Increased thirst and urination

It is important to manage your glucose levels to avoid, because, unhealthy blood sugar levels can be dangerous to the eyes and increase the chances of irreversible blindness.

Double vision

This condition is not common. It is a complication of diabetes that is temporary and can be cured if treated properly. This condition is treated by an optometrist. Double vision can be caused by other diseases.