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Diabetes doesn’t just impact blood sugar; it can also harm the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to a serious condition called diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in adults.

The good news? Regular eye exams can detect problems early — often before symptoms appear.

Keep your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol under control, and don’t ignore vision changes, such as blurriness or floaters.

Learn more from Dr. Wayne Wu, an ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic Health System, about new screening tools that make it quick and comfortable to check for early signs of damage: https://mayocl.in/4oTSAxq