Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy

Many times, patients report no symptoms in the early stage of Diabetic Retinopathy. Patients experience following symptoms in the advance stage of this eye condition:

• Red film or dark streaks that obstruct the vision
• Missing or shadow areas of vision
• Spots floating
• Poor night vision
• Blurred vision
• Vision loss

The irregular growth of new blood vessels gives rise to serious complications such as retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, glaucoma and blindness. Usually, this disease affects both eyes.