Across
- 5. leading cause of blindness in the U.S
- 6. small blood vessel swelling. "Dot" and "blot" hemorrhages in the retina
- 7. blocked blood vessels. Symptoms Cloudy or blurry vision, Dark spots or floaters in your vision
- 8. affects organs (heart, digestive system)
- 9. sudden nerve damage in specific areas
Down
- 1. Damaged blood vessels become leaky and bleed into the vitreous (the clear gel-like substance that fills the eye).
- 2. affects feet and hands
- 3. more blood vessel blockages. Symptoms Blurry vision and Dark spots
- 4. Kidney damage leading to kidney failure