Have you ever thought about how much your eyes reveal about your health? Your retina, the delicate layer of tissue at the back of your eye, is like a window into your overall well-being. A comprehensive eye exam doesn’t just help you see more clearly, it can detect early signs of serious conditions, sometimes before […]
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Living with diabetes involves managing more than just blood sugar levels—it also means keeping a close eye on your eye health. Diabetic eye disease, a group of conditions that can affect people with diabetes, is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. But here’s the good news: early detection and proper care can go a […]
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Eye floaters are mostly caused by changes in the vitreous of the eye brought on by age. Tiny fibers in the jelly-like substance inside the eyes tend to clump causing shadows on the retina. When this happens, eye floaters are noticeable in vision. Eye floaters are generally painless and more of a nuisance than any […]
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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, risk factors for diabetic retinopathy can include pregnancy, hypertension, uncontrolled blood sugar, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and smoking. Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can lead to […]
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