Diabetic retinopathy affects 80% of people who have been diabetic for 20 years or more. The disease accounts for 12% of all new cases of blindness each year in the West and is the leading cause for blindness in persons aged 20 to 64 years. Here are the symptoms, causes and treatments for diabetic retinopathy and how you can avoid going blind. Continue reading “Diabetic Retinopathy – the Hard Facts”
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How to Beat the Blindness caused by Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is damage to your eye caused by diabetes. It can result in blurred vision or indeed complete blindness. So, as a diabetic, how can you hold on to your vision? Continue reading “How to Beat the Blindness caused by Diabetic Retinopathy”