Category: Diabetic Eye Disease

Does Heart Disease Increase Your Risk of Eye Problems | American Heart Month

2/1/2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, heart disease has been the leading cause of death since 1950. Heart disease can lead to a heart attack and stroke, but does having heart disease also affect your risk of eye problems? The answer is yes.

Does Diet Effect Eye Health?

1/1/2024

Most of us know that the foods we eat contribute to our overall health, but does your diet also affect eye health? The answer is yes. The foods you eat may make a difference in your risk of developing some eye diseases.

In part, that is because certain foods may increase the risk of developing medical conditions, such as diabetes, that also raise your risk of eye complications. Some foods are also inflammatory and may contribute to various eye problems.

Diabetes Diagnosis and Yours Eyes: What to do Next | Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

11/1/2023

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. For over a million people this year, diabetic awareness will take on a new significance in their lives. According to the American Diabetes Association, in the United States, about 1.4 million people will receive a diabetes diagnosis this year.

It can be a shock to hear that you have diabetes. Diabetes can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Vision | COPD Awareness Month

11/1/2023

Although COPD primarily affects the lungs, it can lead to problems in other areas of the body, such as the heart and kidneys. It may also increase the risk of certain eye and vision problems.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) does not get the media or public attention that other diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, receive, but did you know that worldwide COPD is the third leading cause of death according to the World Health Organization?

The Main Causes of Vision Loss

10/1/2023

The thought of losing your vision is scary. Vision loss can adversely impact all areas of your life and alter your independence. Some causes of vision loss occur suddenly, such as severe injury to the eye. However, many causes of vision loss occur due to certain forms of eye diseases.

Learning more about vision loss, including its causes, is helpful to implement ways to reduce the risk.

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy: What Can You Do?

10/1/2023

Diabetic retinopathy is a type of eye disease that can develop as a complication of diabetes. Over time, if someone with diabetes continues to have blood sugar levels that are too high, it can damage the blood vessels in the retina and eventually lead to vision loss.

Spotlight: Back to School Eye Health Tips for Every Age

9/1/2023

It is that time of year again when your kids return to school. Whether you have a little one in kindergarten or you have a college student, you want to help give them the best start for the school year.

One way to set your children up for success is to make sure they do not have eye or vision issues. Consider some of the following suggestions to help protect your child’s vision.

Know Your Risk Factors for Eye Diseases

9/1/2023

Anyone can develop an eye disease, but certain factors increase your risk. If you become aware of your risk factors, you can take additional steps to keep your eyes healthy. It also helps you and your eye doctor determine the frequency of your eye exams.

Remember that having one or more of the risk factors listed does not mean you will develop some form of eye disease, but it may increase your chances.

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