Category: Diabetes

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on December 12, 2023

If you have diabetes, it’s important to get regular eye exams. Diabetes can cause a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which changes the blood vessels in the eye.  This can damage vision or cause blindness. Your eye doctor can identify the early signs of diabetic retinopathy and help you slow the progression of the disease to… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes, Uncategorized on August 3, 2023

For those who have diabetes, a balanced diet and dedication to a medication regimen not only help your major organs to function but can also protect your vision. Uncontrolled blood sugar can threaten your eye health and even damage your eyesight. If you have diabetes, it’s important to educate yourself about the risks associated with… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on November 10, 2022

What does high blood sugar have to do with your vision? Diabetes is a potentially life-threatening chronic health condition. One complication of uncontrolled diabetes is diabetic eye disease, which can lead to vision loss. One of the early warning signs of diabetic eye disease is blurry vision.  To help educate all Americans about the link… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on November 30, 2021

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults in the country? Are you aware of all the different ways diabetes can impact your health? If you have diabetes, it is crucial to take care of your eye health. This means getting regular eye exams to track and… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on November 10, 2021

Do you have an eye condition related to your diabetes? Are you aware that there is an entire month dedicated to diabetic eye disease awareness? November is diabetic eye disease awareness month. The goal of this month is to encourage people to get treatment for eye conditions related to diabetes. It is critical to keep… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on November 11, 2020

Do you have an eye condition tied to your diabetes? Did you know that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? The goal of this month is to educate people about diabetic eye diseases, diabetes, and to encourage people to get treatment for any eye conditions tied to diabetes. Managing your diabetes is key to… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on November 15, 2019

Do you or a loved one have diabetes? Did you know that there is an entire month dedicated to diabetic eye disease awareness?  November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. The goal of the month is to bring awareness to diabetes and how it affects your eyes. Let’s take a look at different eye conditions related to… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes, Eye Exams on November 7, 2014

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Americans aged 20 to 65? Not many people do. EyeHealth Northwest is taking advantage of the fact that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month by helping to generate awareness among our patients and community. Statistics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology report… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Diabetes on November 7, 2012

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Diabetic eye disease is one of the major causes of vision loss in adults. When the sugar levels in the blood are high, it is very stressful on the blood vessels all over the body, putting individuals at high risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. In the… Read More