Tag: Wills Eye Hospital
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Diabetes Eye Exams Save Vision: Why 60% Skip Dilated Checks
The Eye Health Gap in Diabetes Diabetes significantly raises the risk of serious eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Yet many people with diabetes do not receive the annual, dilated eye examinations that can preserve vision. An ongoing concern in the United States is whether patients are consistently engaging in the eye care…
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Are Diabetics Skipping Eye Exams That Protect Sight? New Findings
Diabetes and the risk to your eyes In the United States, roughly one in ten adults with diabetes will develop eye diseases that threaten vision. Regular eye care complements diet and exercise in protecting ocular health, yet many patients overlook this essential safeguard. The study behind the findings A collaboration between the CDC and Wills…
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Six in Ten Diabetics Do Not Get Vision-Saving Eye Exams
Why Diabetes Eye Exams Matter Diabetes increases the risk of several serious eye diseases and vision loss. Even people who manage blood sugar well can develop diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or cataracts at higher rates than non-diabetics. Medical groups advocate for a dilated eye exam each year so an ophthalmologist can detect early changes before vision…