India, Sept. 20 -- If you have a sweet tooth and are curious about how sugary foods impact your eyesight, it's important to know about diabetic retinopathy. This serious eye condition can get worse from a diet high in sugar and refined carbs. While it mainly affects people with diabetes, anyone who eats too much sugar may also be at risk. Look out for signs like blurred vision, trouble seeing at night, and seeing floating spots or dark shadows. These can signal damage to the blood vessels in your retina. Early detection is important for protecting your eyesight.

Diabetic retinopathy refers to changes in the retinal vasculature caused by high blood sugar levels over time. "When glucose in the bloodstream binds with lipids and proteins, it...