Background The retina is the inner layer of the eye that helps us see. The retina contains many blood vessels called retinal arteries and retinal veins; arteries supply oxygen to the retina and veins drain blood and waste products out of the retina. They are both very...

‌Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes the blood sugar levels in our body to become too high. Sugar levels in our body are controlled by a chemical called insulin, which is made by the pancreas. In some people, the pancreas does not work properly and this causes the sugar levels to rise. The raised sugar levels can affect the body in many ways and may cause damage to our eyes.

What is Age related macular degeneration (ARMD)?Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common, degenerative disease of the eye that affects the central vision. It is due to progressive age-related damage that affects the functioning of our macula – the part of...