Diabetes is a serious health concern, especially for older adults. People with diabetes need to manage their blood sugar, diet, and more to prevent severe eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. At Advanced Sight Center, our professional team is committed to offering advanced care and treatment options. In this blog, we will…
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The Future of Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment
Wet macular degeneration is a serious eye problem that affects your vision. It happens when abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina and leak blood or fluid. This causes the central part of your vision to blur. The condition mostly affects older adults and can cause severe vision loss if not treated early. You can…
Preventing Vision Loss: How Diabetes and Macular Degeneration Are Connected
If not properly managed, diabetes can lead to numerous health complications, including an increased risk of diabetes-related eye disease. In fact, diabetes is one of the leading causes of vision loss. Another significant cause is macular degeneration due to aging. Let’s explore the connection between these two conditions and discuss strategies for preventing vision loss….
What Does a Diabetic Eye Specialist Do?
Diabetes, a condition that affects millions worldwide, has profound effects not just on general health but also significantly impacts visual health. An essential ally in the management of diabetes-related eye conditions is the diabetic eye specialist. These healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in preserving vision and preventing vision loss among individuals with diabetes. Let’s…
Diabetes, Smoking, and Macular Degeneration: Breaking the Risk Factor Chain
Macular degeneration, the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over age 50, can have devastating consequences for those affected as well as their families. In this blog, we will explore the relationship between macular degeneration, diabetes, and smoking, and discuss how breaking this risk factor chain can preserve the quality of your vision….
Eye Care for Diabetics: Treating Eye Disease
If you have received a diagnosis of diabetes, whether type1 or 2, you know you are at higher risk for developing problems with your crucial organs and body parts, such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, feet, etc., than someone without it. One such crucial organ is your eyes. Constant high blood sugar in diabetic…
5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Diabetic Eye Doctor
Diabetes can cause a number of eye problems, including diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina), cataracts (clouding of the lens), and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). These conditions are considered high-risk for diabetics and can lead to vision loss or blindness, if not treated in a timely manner. If you have diabetes, an important…
How Does Diabetes Affect the Eye
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health conditions worldwide and a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults in the United States. Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder in which your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, resulting in excess blood sugar in the body. High blood sugar levels can affect various organs, including your eyes,…
Diabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Diabetic retinopathy is a vision problem that can develop in someone who has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This complication of diabetes is caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive lining in the back of the eye. Retinopathy is one of the many reasons why diabetes…
