Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. People who have diabetes are 60 percent more likely to develop this condition than people who don't. People with diabetes are also more likely to develop cataracts at a younger age, the ADA says. Cataracts in someone with diabetes tend to progress more quickly than in someone without diabetes. Symptoms of a cataract are blurry vision and glare from oncoming headlights at night. If cataracts are severe enough to interfere with vision, they can be treated by surgery.