THE SILENT THREAT TO VISION YOU MIGHT BE OVERLOOKING

Diabetic eye disease doesn't announce itself loudly.

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It often creeps in gradually, unnoticed until vision begins to blur or dim. For many, these changes may feel sudden, but they are in fact the result of long-term, often invisible damage. From the delicate swelling of the retina to the growth of abnormal blood vessels that threaten sight, the eyes tell a powerful story of how systemic diseases like diabetes can quietly impact nearly every part of the body.

Globally, diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness among working-age adults. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that diabetic retinopathy accounts for 4.8 per cent of the 37 million cases of blindness worldwide.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the prevalence of diabetes is a growing concern, with significant implications for public health.

The eye under siege