In women, high blood pressure can affect the blood flow to the vagina. That can cause vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, decreased sexual desire, and trouble achieving orgasm. Sexual dysfunction can cause anxiety in both men in women and potentially lead to relationship problems.
Diabetic retinopathy ([ËrÉtnËÉpÉÎ¸i]), also known as diabetic eye disease, is when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.It can eventually lead to blindness.iabetic retinopathy ([ËrÉtnËÉpÉÎ¸i]), also known as diabetic eye disease, is when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.
Diabetic retinopathy is best diagnosed with a dilated eye exam. For this exam, drops placed in your eyes widen (dilate) your pupils to allow your doctor to better view inside your eyes. The drops may cause your close vision to blur until they wear off, several hours later. During the exam, your eye doctor will look for: 1  Abnormal blood vessels. 2  Swelling, blood or fatty deposits in the retina. 3  Growth of new blood vessels and scar tissue. 4  Bleeding in the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the center of the eye (vitreous). 5  Retinal detachment.