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Looking after your eyes fact sheet

Looking after your eyes is very important when you have diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems. You can reduce your risk by managing your diabetes and having regular eye checks and timely treatment. Eye problems cause less damage when detected and treated early.

Diabetes can cause both short-term and long-term eye problems.

Read more in our fact sheet.

Looking after your eyes fact sheet

Diabetes can cause both short-term and long-term eye problems. Eye problems cause less damage when detected and treated early. Reduce your risk by managing your diabetes and having regular eye checks.

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Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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