Diabetes can damage your eyes over time and cause vision loss and even blindness. One of the most common issues linked to diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, which can damage the blood vessels in your retina. In the early stages, you may have no obvious signs or...
When we think of diabetes, we often think of how it affects our heart or kidneys. But did you know diabetes can also damage our eyes? It’s true! One of the lesser-known complications of diabetes is diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of...
Living with diabetes can be challenging, and if not managed properly, it can seriously impact your health. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic eye disease. This condition can cause severe eye damage and lead to blindness if you don’t catch it...
June is Cataract Awareness Month June is Cataract Awareness Month, designated by Prevent Blindness to help raise awareness about cataracts. In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, we’re sharing some basic information about cataracts: what they are, reasons they...
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20–74?¹ Many people don’t realize that diabetes can have a major impact on their eyesight. Fortunately, with regular diabetic eye exams, we can detect issues early and treat them before they...
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that negatively affect the optic nerve. There are several different types of glaucoma, but the damage is typically caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. As a result of this damage, a person can gradually start to lose...
