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Diabetes: The Dangers it Presents to Your Eye Health

Diabetes: The Dangers it Presents to Your Eye Health

Created on: Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Author: Ophthalmology Consultants The Center For Lasik

Over 9% of Americans suffer from diabetes, and approximately 1 out of 3 diabetic adults are affected by diabetic retinopathy. There are quite a few ocular complications caused by diabetes, but diabetic retinopathy is considered to be the most severe.

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The Danger Diabetes Presents to the Health of your Eyes

The Danger Diabetes Presents to the Health of your Eyes

Created on: Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Author: Ophthalmology Consultants The Center For Lasik

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 your eyes?

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February is Low Vision Awareness Month

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

Created on: Friday, February 13, 2015
Author: Ophthalmology Consultants The Center For Lasik

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 causes of low vision in the United States are glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. There are several other causes of low vision as well such as strokes, traumatic brain injury and other diseases.

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It\'s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

It's Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Created on: Friday, November 07, 2014
Author: Ophthalmology Consultants The Center For Lasik

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Americans aged 20 to 65? Not many people do. The Center for LASIK is taking advantage of the fact that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month by helping to generate awareness among our patients and community.

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What is Low Vision?

What is Low Vision?

Created on: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Author: Ophthalmology Consultants The Center For Lasik

Low vision refers to a visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, prescription drugs, glasses or contacts. It's often characterized by partial sight, such as blurred vision, blind spots or tunnel vision. Low vision can impact people of any age, but it is primarily associated with adults over the age of 60.

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