Early Warning Signs of Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes can affect more than just your blood sugar—it can also have a major impact on your eye health. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the delicate blood vessels in your eyes, leading to a group of vision problems known as diabetic eye disease. The good news? Early detection and regular eye exams […]
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
More than 5.7 million Canadians live with diagnosed diabetes, and over 1 million Canadians are diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of vision loss associated with diabetes. The longer the diagnosis, the higher risk you are of experiencing vision loss and other vision problems caused by diabetes. Diabetic Eye Disease is a series […]
Diabetes & Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is a systemic condition characterized by high blood sugar due to the lack of insulin. Type I has an autoimmune source whereas type II is due to the pancreas not producing enough insulin. Poorly controlled diabetes can affect the eyes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. Vision loss is due to […]
