Did you know that diabetes is the number one cause of vision loss in the working age population in America? Diabetes can affect the eyes before other parts of the body show signs of the disease. High blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, which can lead to eye problems even before other symptoms of diabetes appear. If you are diabetic, it is important to pay close attention to your ocular health. Individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. Diabetic eye exams are like regular eye exams, however, during a diabetic eye exam, your eye doctor will specifically focus on the health of your retina and blood vessels in your eye.