November is National Diabetes Month: Keep an Eye on Your Eyes

 

If you are one of more than 25 million Americans with diabetes, you may already know the importance of watching your diet and keeping track of your blood sugar. But did you know it's also important to have regular eye exams?

 

In the United States, diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common form of this disease, and affects about 28.5 percent of Americans with diabetes age 40 and older. That's more than 7 million people, and the number is expected to reach more than 11 million by the year 2030.

 

The good news is that with early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up, the risk of severe vision loss from diabetic retinopathy can be reduced by 95 percent. A comprehensive dilated eye exam can catch diabetic eye disease early, before symptoms appear.

 

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This National Diabetes Month, remember to keep an eye on your eyes