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-Dark or floating spots
-Pain or pressure in one or both of your eyes
-Trouble seeing things out of the corners of your eyes
How can I prevent diabetes retinopathy?
Everyone with diabetes should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. However, based on your type of diabetes and the time since you were first diagnosed your health care team may suggest a different plan.
A dilated eye exam is the best way for your doctor to check for eye problems from diabetes. During dilation the pupils are widened allowing more light to enter the eye—the same way opening a door allows light into a dark room. As a result, your doctor is able to examine a larger area in the back of each eye.
You can reduce your risk for diabetic retinopathy by controlling blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol—also known as the ABCs of diabetes. If you already have