When blood sugar levels become unstable, glucose can accumulate in the eye, which significantly affects the cornea and retina and how the lens focuses. Severe diabetes can destroy the blood vessels behind the eye. In most cases, blurred vision is a short-term effect of uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Once glucose in the body stabilizes, this symptom should pass. However, diabetics should have regular eye exams because eye complications such as diabetic retinopathy are commonly associated with the condition.

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