DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
DIABETES CAN CAUSE VISION LOSS
AS SOON AS YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES HAVE YOUR EYES EXAMINED, THEN AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS
DID YOU KNOW
- Everyone with diabetes is at risk of diabetic retinopathy
- There are no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy
- Vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy can be prevented if detected and treated early
- Eye examinations are essential when diabetes is first diagnosed and then at least every two years
- Tight control of your diabetes will delay the development of retinopathy
- Take action before you notice any eye problems
YOU CAN PREVENT VISION LOSS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please speak to your family doctor
or eye care professional
Diabetes Australia
Telephone 1300 136 588
or eye care professional
Diabetes Australia
Telephone 1300 136 588