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Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Antalya/TURKEY Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most common diseases leading to blindness worlwide. Although vascular changes to the retina are the most common effect of DM, the ocular surface and cornea can also become dysfunctional in a state of hyperglycaemia. They include chronic blapharitis, styes, dry eye, conjunctival squamous metaplasia, decreased corneal sensitivity, corneal epithelial and endothelial disturbances. It is vital for eye care professionals to recognise such changes so that early and rapid treatment can prevent irreversible damage from occurring. This review article outlines the complications that occur in the ocular surface and cornea in patients with DM. Keywords : Diabetes Mellitus, ocular surface, cornea