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Diabetic Eye Diseases: Understanding the Connection Between Diabetes and Healthy Eye Function
Posted on December 31, 2023 by Schwartz Laser - Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is a disease characterized by blood sugar levels that are too high. As time progresses, these high sugar levels can damage the delicate blood vessels within the eye, leading to serious eye conditions that can threaten the health of the eyes. It is important for patients to be aware of the connection between diabetes… Read more »
Why Patients with Diabetes Need Regular Eye Exams
Posted on August 22, 2022 by Schwartz Laser - Diabetic Retinopathy
While most people with diabetes understand the importance of maintaining a relationship with a physician who can monitor them for other risk factors like high blood pressure and heart disease, not as many know that having an eye doctor they trust and visit regularly is just as vital. Diabetics have increased odds of developing serious… Read more »