Diabetes and Eye Health: How to Protect Your Vision if You Have Diabetes
Introduction
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults aged 20-74 in the U.S.?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 11.3% of the U.S. population—more than 37 million people—are living with diabetes, and nearly 1 in 3 diabetics over the age of 40 show signs of diabetic retinopathy. This eye condition, if left...