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Eye Health
Eye Health Resources
Eye Health Resources
Information about diabetes-related eye disease, prevention, and treatment. (Downloadable PDFs)
Eye Health Specialists
Diabetic Retinopathy
What to Expect at Your Eye Exam
Expert Interview With Dr. Kevin Blinder
Dry Eye With Diabetes
Which Sunglasses Are Best for People With Diabetes?
Why Schedule Your Annual Diabetes Eye Exam
What Is 20/20 Vision?
Floaters in Your Vision
Preparing for Your Eye Doctor Visit
Common Diabetic Eye Diseases
FAQs About Diabetes and Eye Health
Monitoring Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar)
When blood glucose is too high, it can affect the shape of the eye’s lens, causing blurry vision, which goes back to normal after blood glucose stabilizes. High blood glucose can also damage the blood vessels in the eyes. Managing your blood glucose helps prevent these problems.
Monitoring Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
High blood pressure and high cholesterol can increase risk for eye disease and vision loss. Managing both will not only help the eyes but overall health as well.
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Regular exercise has phenomenal health benefits—it can help manage diabetes and improve eye health. Smoking also increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions, but reduce that risk by quitting smoking.
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Video resources
Eye Q: Increasing Your Understanding of Diabetes and Eye Health
ADA - HVM Video
The Importance of Eye Exams
Prevent Blindness: Serena Valentine
Find answers and take action
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There are many resources available to help you achieve your eye health goals.
Learn how to minimize the impact of hours in front of the screen.
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