diabetes, eye disease, Eye Health, Eyes
November marks American Diabetes Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about diabetes and its far-reaching impact on overall health. While most people understand that diabetes affects blood sugar and vital organs, fewer realize that it is also a leading cause of vision loss in adults. Diabetes-related eye diseases often develop silently but can result […]
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diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, Dr. BJ Ahn, Dr. Josh Mali, Uncategorized
It is very important for diabetics to have a yearly eye exam, and in some cases, even more frequently than that. When you are first diagnosed with diabetes, we want to establish a baseline so we can better track any changes in your eyes over time. That may include retinal photography; something that may not […]
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Age Related Eye Disease Study. Macular Degeneration, Amsler Grid, ARMD, Cataract Surgery, cataracts, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye condition, eye disease, Glaucoma, loss of sight, low vision, Macular Degeneration, macular hole, Poor vision, Retina, retina tear, retinal detachment, The Eye Associates, vision loss
Blindness – Third Biggest Fear A Prevent Blindness America Survey found that blindness ranked third as a major fear. Number 1 and 2 were cancer and heart disease. Of course, there are ways to prevent vision loss. The best way is to have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye exam. Being proactive always has positive benefits on your health and your […]
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diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, fluorescein angiography, macula edema, Non-proliferative retinopathy, OCT, proliferative retinopathy, vitrectomy
Diabetes affects your entire body, including your eyes. According to The American Academy of Ophthalmology, diabetics are 25 times more likely to lose vision than those without this disease. The most common complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, and the longer you have diabetes, the more likely it is that you’ll develop diabetic retinopathy. High […]
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blood sugar, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, exercise, healthy diet, loss of sight, smoking, vision loss
Diabetics have it hard enough without having to live with permanent vision loss. The NUMBER 1 way for diabetics to prevent vision loss is to have an dilated eye exam EVERY YEAR. During the eye exam, your eye doctor will be looking at your retina for early signs of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a […]
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