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Eye health for diabetics

(HealthDay News) -- Fluctuating blood sugar levels can affect diabetics' vision and eye health, so it's important to heed any warning signs of eye problems.

If you're diabetic and have any of these symptoms, it's time to get them checked by your eye doctor:

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blurred or double vision
pain in one or both eyes
difficulty reading
persistent redness of the eyes
difficulty seeing from the sides of your eyes
a sensation of pressure in one or both eyes
seeing spots or floaters
if straight lines or objects look crooked.

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Source: American Diabetes Association

First published: 12/17/2008
Last updated: 12/17/2008

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