DIABETES Sufferers Must Recognize the Risks of Diabetic Eye Disease

Geoffrey G. Emerson, MD, PhD, President of ASRS, is here to discuss with us how diabetes effects vision especially in the retina (back of the eye), that half of diabetics will likely experience diabetic retinopathy, and the importance of getting regular dilated eye exams to assess the health of your eyes, especially if you are diabetic.  40 million Americans are living with diabetes! By understanding the risks and taking control of your eye health, you can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetic eye disease and preserve your vision for years to come. Watch now to learn more about diabetic eye disease and how to safeguard your eyesight. Visit and learn at ASRShttps://bit.ly/prevent-diabetic-retinopathy Learn more about diabetes and eye diseasehttps://bit.ly/diabetes-and-eye-disease If you're enjoying the Show, it would mean the world to us if you took a second to leave a five star review on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening to us. It helps more people find the show and lets us know we're on the right track. We thank you in advance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices