8 Reasons to Focus on Diabetes in Your Practice
An intentional focus on diabetes enhances patient outcomes and has a substantial impact on the overall success and sustainability of optometry practices.
November is diabetic eye disease awareness month
Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of diabetes. People with diabetes are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and glaucoma.
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease in America. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. (more…)
Study suggests tight control of blood sugar could thwart vision loss
In a recently conducted Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) Trial Eye Study, researchers discovered that intensive blood sugar control appears to reduce the risk of eye disease…