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Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy | National Diabetes Month

11/1/2022

 
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November is National Diabetes Month. Learning more about the stages of diabetic retinopathy and ways to prevent the condition from progressing can save your vision. 
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Diabetic retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar can adversely affect the blood vessels in the retina. The retina is the layer of cells at the back of the eye. It plays a key role in vision. 


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Maintaining Eye Health with Celiac Disease | National Celiac Disease Awareness Month

5/1/2022

 
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Celiac disease is a common disorder that affects millions of people. It causes a variety of intestinal symptoms. But celiac disease does not only affect the intestines. In some cases, it is associated with certain eye conditions.

May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The article below takes a look at celiac disease, symptoms, treatment, and how it can affect the eyes.   
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An overview of Diabetic Retinopathy | Diabetic Eye Disease Month

11/1/2021

 
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. We know that having diabetes increases your risk of health problems, such as eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy. Learning more about these complications and how to manage them can help save your vision. 

What is diabetic retinopathy? 

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the blood vessels in the retina. The disease is broken into different stages. In the earliest stage, the blood vessels swell, but symptoms may not yet develop. 


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Sickle Cell Anemia and Vision | National Sickle Cell Month

9/1/2021

 
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Sickle cell anemia is a rare inherited condition that affects the blood cells in the body. The disease largely affects people with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere, Saudi Arabia, India, and Mediterranean countries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, sickle cell anemia affects about 100,000 people.

September is National Sickle Cells Month. The article below takes a look at what sickle cell is and how it can affect the eyes. 
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Can Stress Affect the Eyes | Stress Awareness Month

4/1/2021

 
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You might know that stress does not only affect your mental wellbeing. Stress can also affect your physical health. Chronic stress can increase your risk of headaches, digestive problems, and even heart attacks. But did you know stress may also affect your eyes?

April is Stress Awareness Month, and many of us can benefit from learning how to combat stress and protect our health. 
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