ALL DEFINITIONSDiabetic RetinopathyDefinitionDiabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related complication that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It can lead to vision loss and blindness if left untreated.Related SpecialistsLuciano V. Del PrioreMD, PhDKathleen StoesselMDJames KemptonMDRelated Fact SheetsDiabetic Eye DiseaseRelated Clinical TrialsDiabetesHydroxychloroquine in Individuals At-risk for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (TN-22)Ages3 years and olderGenderBothRelated DepartmentsShowing 3 of 11Diabetic Eye CareRetina & VitreousCornea & Refractive SurgeryMore Related Departments