4 Ocular Complications That Diabetes Has Been Known to Cause
Created on: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Around 9% of those residing in the United States have diabetes, and approximately 1 out of 3 diabetic adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy A number of ocular complications are actually caused by diabetes, but the most severe of the possible ocular complicates is diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes can cause… Read More
The Danger Diabetes Presents to the Health of your Eyes
Created on: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Diabetes is a growing issue throughout the world, with an estimated 382 million people suffering from it in 2013. If not treated, diabetes can lead to other serious medical complications such as: ischemic heart disease, kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke—but did you know that diabetes can also affect… Read More
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Created on: Monday, February 16, 2015 The month of February is Low Vision Awareness Month. What exactly is low vision? Low vision describes significant visual impairment that isn’t correctable through glasses, medication, eye surgery or contact lenses. It’s often characterized by partial sight such as blind spots, tunnel vision or blurred vision. The most common… Read More
