We recently discussed the concern that eye doctors have about diabetic retinopathy due to the subtleness of this condition. Most people do not recognize that they have this eye disease until their sight has been affected. We’d like to prevent this as much as possible so, once again, we’re taking a look at this disease…
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Eye Health and Diabetes
The 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report revealed that in 2012 9.3 percent of the American population had diabetes. Despite its increasing prevalence, many people don’t understand diabetes and how it can lead to other potential health issues such as vision problems. Diabetes occurs when there is a persistent elevation in blood sugar (glucose) levels. This…