Diabetes affects far more than blood sugar—it can silently damage your vision. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, often progressing with no early symptoms. Chronically high blood sugar weakens the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to leakage, swelling, blurred vision, and in advanced stages, bleeding or retinal detachment. Early detection through regular retinal exams, OCT imaging, and timely treatments like laser therapy or an