1 in 5

adults with type 2 diabetes in Brunei had diabetic retinopathy.

Raja et al., Korean J Ophthalmol 2021

At a glance

Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels at the back of your eye.

The early stages usually have no symptoms.

A yearly eye screening finds it early, before your sight is affected.

Good control of sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol protects your eyes.

Treatment works best when it starts early.