Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition caused by diabetes that's the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. 26% of people in the US with diabetes have this!
While that's pretty scary, you can reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy even if you have diabetes.
In this video, we break down:
- What diabetic retinopathy actually does to your eyes
- Symptoms and causes of diabetic retinopathy
- Treatment options
- How to reduce your chances of ever developing this!
This diabetes complication is caused by damage to the blood vessels in your retinas. Having too much sugar in your blood overtime can lead to this.
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Check out my past videos explaining other common eye conditions:
- Cataracts: youtube.com/watch?v=mBqcmcoZPNk&list=PLOUxy-8IL_Op88qlK3dfQFv22f3-lYn6b
- Glaucoma: youtube.com/watch?v=8ab_dcwGNaU&list=PLOUxy-8IL_Op88qlK3dfQFv22f3-lYn6b&index=6
- Macular degeneration
- Dry eye syndrome: youtube.com/watch?v=_ht3qSZnPFM&list=PLOUxy-8IL_Op88qlK3dfQFv22f3-lYn6b&index=3
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Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from understanding your lens prescription, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much more clear and easy to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
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Sources for this video:
- The Mayo Clinic's webpage titled "Diabetic retinopathy - Symptoms & causes"
- Mark Erikson Eye Art's 2020 YouTube video titled "Diabetic Retinopathy"
- The National Eye Institute, NIH's 2023 YouTube video titled "Animation: Diabetic Retinopathy" and 2021 YouTube video titled "See What I See: Diabetic Retinopathy Virtual Reality Experience"
- Alice Pugini's 2017 YouTube video titled "Diabetic Retinopathy Simulation - Hospital"
- BRIGHT SIDE's YouTube video titled "What Happens Inside Your Eyes - 3D Animation": youtube.com/watch?v=eySkNWTI03Q&t=426s
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** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition caused by diabetes that's the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. 26% of people in the US with diabetes have this!
While that's pretty scary, you can reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy even if you have diabetes.
In this video, we break down:
- What diabetic retinopathy actually does to your eyes
- Symptoms and causes of diabetic retinopathy
- Treatment options
- How to reduce your chances of ever developing this!
This diabetes complication is caused by damage to the blood vessels in your retinas. Having too much sugar in your blood overtime can lead to this.
_____________________________________________________________
Check out my past videos explaining other common eye conditions:
- Cataracts: youtube.com/watch?v=mBqcmcoZPNk&list=PLOUxy-8IL_Op88qlK3dfQFv22f3-lYn6b
- Glaucoma: youtube.com/watch?v=8ab_dcwGNaU&list=PLOUxy-8IL_Op88qlK3dfQFv22f3-lYn6b&index=6
- Macular degeneration
- Dry eye syndrome: youtube.com/watch?v=_ht3qSZnPFM&list=PLOUxy-8IL_Op88qlK3dfQFv22f3-lYn6b&index=3
_____________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3W6RRfr
______________________________________________________________
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from understanding your lens prescription, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much more clear and easy to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
Sources for this video:
- The Mayo Clinic's webpage titled "Diabetic retinopathy - Symptoms & causes"
- Mark Erikson Eye Art's 2020 YouTube video titled "Diabetic Retinopathy"
- The National Eye Institute, NIH's 2023 YouTube video titled "Animation: Diabetic Retinopathy" and 2021 YouTube video titled "See What I See: Diabetic Retinopathy Virtual Reality Experience"
- Alice Pugini's 2017 YouTube video titled "Diabetic Retinopathy Simulation - Hospital"
- BRIGHT SIDE's YouTube video titled "What Happens Inside Your Eyes - 3D Animation": youtube.com/watch?v=eySkNWTI03Q&t=426s
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionvibes...
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
Email: VisionVibesCory@gmail.com
SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVV...
#eyes #optometry #diabetes #ophthalmology #health #stem #vision
** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
