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Diabetes |
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Optometrists:
the First Line of Detection for Diabetes Contact
lenses are among the safest forms of vision correction when patients
follow the proper care and wearing instructions provided by their
eye doctor. However, when patients don’t use lenses as directed,
the consequences may be dangerous. FIND
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Living
with Diabetes and Preventing Eye Disease
If you are living with diabetes, eye problems or changes in your vision
could lead to permanent loss of vision—therefore an annual dilated
eye exam should be top on your preventive care list. COMPARE
THEM NOW! |
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Diabetes
is the Leading Cause of Blindness Among AdultsA
recent survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA), revealed
that Americans aren't taking their eye health as seriously as they
should, particularly when it comes to protecting their eyes from the
potentially blinding effects of diabetes and diabetic eye disease.
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Low-Vision
Rehabiliation If
vision loss has resulted from diabetes, a low-vision rehabilitation
team can help the patient regain quality of life. In addition, when
conventional lenses fail to address a patient’s functional need,
there are many other options the low-vision rehabilitation team can
recommend. LEARN MORE |
