Diabetes Awareness Month

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Optometrists and ophthalmologists are eye care specialists who play a key role in the early detection and timely treatment of diabetes-related eye diseases such as retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. These conditions can be avoided or delayed with annual dilated eye examinations and treatment if needed. Clarity Eye Center would like to provide you with the…

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Diabetes and Your Eyes

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How can you tell if diabetes is affecting your eyes? Your eyes may seem fine, but having a full, dilated eye exam is the only way to know for sure. Often, there are no warning signs of diabetic eye disease or vision loss when damage first develops. A full, dilated eye exam helps your doctor…

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DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

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Yes. You should plan to make regular eye doctor visits when you have diabetes. High blood sugar can lead to problems like blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. In fact, diabetes is the primary cause of blindness in adults ages 20 to 74.

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Remember: Diabetes Can Damage Your Eyes

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High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes over time. That can lead to an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar can also lead to cataracts and glaucoma. So take care of your diabetes — and keep up with annual eye exams — to take care of your eyes.

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National Diabetes Month

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Get a comprehensive vision exam, including a dilated retinal exam, once a year. Many eye problems do not have obvious symptoms. Watch for any changes in your vision. Reduce your risk of visual impairment by keeping your blood glucose level under control and maintaining overall good health.

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Astigmatism

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Astigmatism is irregular shape of the cornea or lens.  Normally, the cornea and lens are smooth and curved equally in all directions, helping to focus light rays sharply onto the retina.  However, if your cornea or lens is not smooth and evenly curved, this results in unclear vision.

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