Yes. In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy often causes no blurred vision, pain or obvious change in day-to-day eyesight. Diabetes can gradually damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. These early changes may be visible during a retinal examination even while reading, driving and distance vision still seem completely normal. That is why a diabetic eye check is important even when there is nothing wrong with your visio
