Eye Screening Too Early?
A new study suggests that children with diabetes can safely wait longer to be screened for eye disease than is currently recommended. What are the benefits, and risks, of waiting?
Eyes & Vision
For people managing diabetes, regular eye exams are an important part of self-care. Learn about the importance of vision screenings, new research, diabetic neuropathy, foods to increase vision and more.
Focus on This: May Is Healthy Vision Month
The merry month of May is upon us, and that means it's time to think about your vision! In 2003, the National Eye Institute declared May as Healthy Vision Month. Now is as good a time as any to make sure that you're doing all that you can to protect your vision and prevent vision loss... Read More
Drug Improves Vision in Diabetic Retinopathy
The eye drug Lucentis (ranibizumab injection), recently approved to treat diabetic macular edema, may also be useful in people with diabetic retinopathy, according to research recently presented at the 2012 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology... Read More
FDA Approves Drug for Diabetes-Related Vision Loss
On August 10, pharmaceutical manufacturer Genentech announced the approval of its eye drug Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of diabetic macular edema... Read More
Statins May Increase Cataract Risk
A new study in the journal Optometry and Vision Science suggests that statins may also increase the risk of age-related (AR) cataract, or a clouding of the lens of the eye... Read More
Resources for Low-Vision Awareness Month
Did you know that February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month? This week, we'd like to alert you to some resources that can help you keep your eyes healthy or to cope if you are dealing with low vision... Read More
Glaucoma Awareness Month
If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to look after the health of your eyes. This week, we'd like to alert you to some glaucoma resources you can use to find out more about this common eye condition and to learn about ways to reduce your risk. Read More
What We’re Reading: Free Diabetes Informational Recordings
The Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland has updated and revised two informational recordings which cover the American Association of Diabetes Educators 7 Self-Care Behaviors. They cover topics such as what diabetes is, how to monitor your diabetes, exercise and healthy eating, coping, problem solving, and even taking medications... Read More
Diabetes Is a Lot of Things, But It Sure Isn’t Boring
It's not been a terrific week for me. For the first time, I feel as if diabetes is catching up with me... Read More
Two Treatments Found to Slow Eye Disease Progression
Diabetic retinopathy, or eye disease, is a condition in which damaged blood vessels at the back of the eye leak fluids and abnormal new blood vessels develop, both potentially leading to vision loss. After having diabetes for 20 years, nearly everyone with Type 1 diabetes and more than 60% of people with Type 2 diabetes develop retinopathy... Read More
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