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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