Diseases like diabetes impact many aspects of your health and lifestyle. Among the risks associated with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to blindness. However, even if you have diabetes, it does not mean you will develop this condition. Here are the steps you can take to prevent diabetic retinopathy. What Is Diabetic… Read More »
More than 40 percent of patients who have diabetes develop some form of eye disease as a result. Regular eye exams and controlling blood sugar levels can help. Here’s what you need to know about diabetic eye disease and how to prevent or treat it. High blood sugar levels can cause damage to blood… Read More »
If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing certain eye conditions as a complication of this disease. Some of these conditions lead to vision loss and blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Early detection can prevent permanent damage. Read on to learn other ways… Read More »
According to the Center for Disease Control, diabetes and pre-diabetes affect nearly 100 million Americans. If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may not know how diabetes plays a role in your overall vision health. Here at Physicians Eye Clinic, we treat a variety of diabetic eye conditions. Let’s take a closer look… Read More »