Having diabetes puts you at higher risk of developing certain eye diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. About 90 percent of diabetes-related vision loss can be prevented, but early detection is key.
Follow these steps now to help preserve your vision for the future.
- Get a comprehensive dilated eye examination from your ophthalmologist at least once a year
- Control your blood sugar
- Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Quit smoking
- Exercise
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