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By Mayo Clinic staffYou can have diabetic retinopathy and not know it. In fact, symptoms are unusual in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy.
As the condition progresses, diabetic retinopathy symptoms may include:
- Spots floating in your vision
- Blurred vision
- Dark streaks or a red film that blocks your vision
- Poor night vision
- Vision loss
Diabetic retinopathy usually affects both eyes.