Silent by design
The retina has no pain fibres and damage starts in the periphery, away from central vision. You feel nothing and see normally while it progresses.
Why the interval matters
Screening intervals are set by risk, not convenience. Skipping a year in a high-risk patient is how treatable disease becomes permanent loss.
“By the time diabetic eye disease affects your vision, you have usually had it for years.”
Demo build — this article is placeholder copy and has not been written or reviewed by a clinician. It is not medical advice.
