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How does cholesterol affect the eyes in a diabetic patient?

April 26, 2017affect cholesterol diabetic eyes patient

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How does cholesterol affect the eyes in a diabetic patient?

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Having elevated levels of serum lipids compromise the blood circulation of the retina (Eye nerve), which is already compromised in a diabetic patient. This leads onto early diabetic retinopathy and also hastens the progression of diabetic retinopathy.