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Diabetes isn't
just about sugar.

It's about your eyes too.

#SeeBeyondSugar

The story
beyond sugar

The Story Beyond Sugar

Most people with diabetes focus only on controlling and monitoring sugar. But diabetes care is seeing beyond sugar and keeping an eye on your eyes too.

Over time, diabetes can damage your eyes and cause vision loss or blindness[01] by damaging the small blood vessels in the retina, leading to Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Yearly eye check-ups can prevent this condition.

Diabetics can affect your eyes

See how diabetes
affects your vision

This simulation helps you understand the symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy.

Myths vs Facts

Think you know diabetes? Think again.

Myth

If I control my sugar, my eyes are safe.

Fact

Eye damage can occur even when sugar levels are under control.[11] Get your eyes checked every year.

Myth

Only older people get Diabetic Retinopathy.

Fact

It can start at any age in people living with diabetes.[05] Ask your doctor for an annual eye exam.

Myth

Diabetic Retinopathy screening is time-consuming.

Fact

Devices like the Handheld Fundus Camera enable DR screening in less than a minute.[10]

Myth

If I have Diabetic Retinopathy I will immediately see some symptoms.

Fact

Diabetic Retinopathy can remain symptomless in the early stages.[01] That's why regular eye exams are vital.

Myth

If I get Diabetic Retinopathy, there are medicines to reverse it.

Fact

Vision loss from Diabetic Retinopathy often cannot be reversed once advanced.[02] Regular screening can catch the disease before symptoms appear.[04]

Nationwide Diabetic Retinopathy screening drive

Between 14/11/2025 - 15/12/2025, Sun Pharma is organizing Diabetic Retinopathy screening camps across India, creating awareness and improving access to timely eye screening.

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