The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration—but for those living with diabetes, it’s also a time when managing your health becomes even more important. Between festive meals, travel, and changes to your daily routine, your blood sugar levels can fluctuate more than usual. These shifts can have a direct impact on […]
Read MoreHave 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 […]
Read MoreDiabetic Retinopathy, Patient Education, Retina
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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