Did You Know...
People of color are at a greater risk of going blind from diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. The number of individuals with diabetic retinopathy is predicted to increase by 48% by 2030
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Health & Wellness
Eye Health
It's easy to take your eyesight for granted.
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old. And there are no obvious signs or symptoms. But the great news is, an annual routine eye exam can help identify existing eye disease so you can take steps to prevent or delay vision loss caused by diabetes.
Get Smart About Eye Health
Taking Charge of Your Diabetes & Eye Health
Know Your Risk
Eye Health Tools, Resources, and FAQs
Champion Corner
Health Care Professional Resources
Look Closer at Eye Health
Eye Health
Routine Eye Exams: The What, When, How and Why
What's My Risk?
Diabetes and Eye Health
Making Eye Health a Top Priority
Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes: What You Need to Know About Your Eyes
Eye Health Check 2 Focus on diabetes
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