Diabetic Retinopathy

Join Galloways Sight Loss Advisor Danielle talks with Jenny about Diabetic Retinopathy, a sight loss condition that Danielle lives with which can cause diabetic patients to go blind or partially sighted.

Danielle talks about how her sight loss came about from diabetes, and how she adapts to everyday living being partially sighted, as well as the importance of keeping your blood sugars in check if you are living with diabetes, as well as ensuring you attend regular diabetic eye screening appointments.

You can read more about the condition on the NHS website which discusses signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, eye health screening processes, and treatment options for the condition.

One warning sign you should be aware of is if you are experiencing eye floaters, though these may not be any cause for concern, but if you do have a condition such as diabetes you must be vigilant with your eye health.

Our Sight Loss Advisors are here to offer emotional and practical support should you be diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, or any other sight loss condition, so please get in touch should you need more support.