What is in simple English diabetic maculopathy?

Diabetic maculopathy is a medical condition that affects the eyes of people who have diabetes. People with diabetes may have small bleedings in the back of the eye and also fluid may leak from the blood vessels to the macula, which is the part of the eye that allows us to see fine details. All of this bleeding and fluid may blur vision.

Diabetic maculopathy is a serious condition and can lead to blindness if not treated. People with diabetes should have regular eye exams to detect diabetic maculopathy early and to get treatment if needed to stop the fluid from leaking and prevent blood from bleeding.