Tag: Diabetic Eye Disease
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Importance of Routine Diabetic Eye Exams
Many people have delayed their eye exams throughout the pandemic, causing serious and advanced diseases and sometimes resulting in vision loss. This is especially seen among our diabetic patients. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and 88 million US adults are prediabetic. Diabetes is a …
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What your eyes can reveal about your overall health
Did you know that your eyes can reveal other significant health problems? A change in your eyesight can signal more than just vision problems. Austin Retina Associates’ board-certified retina specialist Dr. Jose Agustin Martinez says your eyes can reveal quite a bit about your overall health. …
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How Diabetes Impacts Vision and Retinal Health
It’s estimated that over 34 million adults in the United States have some form of diabetes. While it’s common knowledge that patients with diabetes must keep their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in check, many people may not realize that patients with diabetes must also pay …
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November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder involving high levels of blood sugar that, if left unmanaged, can lead to a slew of serious health issues, including eye damage. According to the CDC, just over 1 in 10 Americans have some form of diabetes and approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US have prediabetes. …
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is the current leading cause of blindness in adults in the U.S.? The condition is serious, but the fortunate news for patients is that with proper screening, a majority of devastating vision loss is preventable. We encourage patients with diabetes to make …
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Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which helps raise awareness of diabetes and its negative effects on the eyes. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults, though anyone with diabetic eye disease is at risk for vision loss and blindness. The retina …
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What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?
Diabetes is a disease that impairs the body’s ability to produce the insulin hormone and leads to elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Chronically elevated blood sugar levels can increase your risk for an array of eye problems including blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic …
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