Diet soda can pose a big risk to your eyes, study says. Excessive consumption of diet soda can lead to a condition called diabetic retinopathy.
A study found that drinking four cans or about 1.5 liters of soft drinks a week can double your risk of diabetic retinopathy. Findings are based on 609 adults, of whom 73 had type 1 diabetes, 510 had type 2 diabetes, and data on the remaining 26 were unclear. The average age of the participants was 65 years. Of the total participants, 46.8% drank regular soft drinks, while the rest drank diet sodas. The study found that those who regularly drank regular soft drinks were less likely to get the disease than those who preferred diet soda.
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Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes in which high sugar levels damage the retina of the eye, impairing the ability to see. Since this disease poses a great risk to a person, if left undiagnosed, it can lead to permanent blindness. Therefore, patients with diabetes are always advised to have their eyes checked regularly to prevent serious health complications. Diabetes damages the body's blood vessels. When blood sugar rises abnormally high, it blocks the blood vessels that connect to various organs in the body. One such complication occurs in the tiny blood vessels of the eyes. When the eye's blood vessels are blocked, the retina that catches light is damaged, which subsequently disrupts the signals sent to the brain via the optic nerve. risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. People with the following complications are also at high risk: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and regular tobacco use. Pregnant women are also susceptible to this disease. It is very important to control your blood sugar levels. (READ MORE) 
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