For those with diabetes, keep Diabetic Retinopathy away with exercise

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that occurs in people who have diabetes. It causes progressive damage to the retina. 

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
It is a diabetes complication that affects eyes
It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the eye
It may cause no symptoms in the early stages
Eventually, it can cause blindness 

SYMPTOMS IN ADVANCED STAGE
Spots or dark strings floating in vision (floaters)
Blurred vision
Fluctuating vision
Impaired color vision
Dark or empty areas in the vision
Vision loss

Over time, diabetes damages the blood vessels in the retina. leading to affected or blurred vision. The condition usually affects both eyes. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness. 

PREVENTION
-Manage your diabetes.
-Eat healthy foods.
-Exercise regularly
-Make physical activity part of the daily routine
-Take diabetes medications as prescribed
-Monitor the blood sugar level
-Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control
-Keep body weight controlled.
-Avoid smoking to reduce the risk of diabetes complications
-Annual eye examination is a must.
-Contact an ophthalmologist in case of sudden vision changes.

Often, the early stages of diabetic retinopathy have no symptoms. 

Regular eye examination is must for a diabetic. Early detection and treatment can limit the potential for significant vision loss from diabetic retinopathy.