Diabetes Can Cause This Common Eye Condition

Diabetes Can Cause This Common Eye Condition

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDpeakSTOCK / Getty ImagesDiabetic macular edema (DME) is a leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. These damaged blood vessels leak fluid into the macula, which is responsible for sharp, detailed vision, causing it to swell and resulting in vision changes.DME affe…