Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in India today. It occurs when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood becomes higher than normal. There are mainly two types of diabetes: Type ...

For patients, a new diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. It means not only managing blood sugar but also preventing serious future health complications such as diabetic retinal disease, a ...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a good time to learn and do something about the possible effects of this disease that affects more than 25 million people in the U.S. Despite its prevalence, ...

Raised blood sugar levels due to diabetes may damage blood vessels and organs, leading to complications such as vision loss. Some ways to cope include getting support from a low vision specialist and ...

When you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it can lead to even more health problems. Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an eye disease that happens to about 10% of people with diabetes. It can happen to ...

While eye drops may help alleviate some symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, they don’t target the underlying blood vessel damage in your retina. Retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. At ...

Signs of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes can reflect in vision health. Here's what to know so you can be proactive at your next eye exam. Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter ...

People with diabetic macular edema may receive eye injections to help control their symptoms. These shots can help to improve vision and also stop the damage that causes vision issues to get worse.

A fundoscopy is a type of eye test that examines the back of the eye. As this test allows a doctor to view the structures in the eye, it can help them diagnose conditions that impact the retina, such ...

The PCE was developed by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association and uses factors such as age, sex, ...