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Happy Thanksgiving!

The best ways to reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy are to manage your diabetes, keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in check, and reduce or eliminate to***co usage. Regardless of your current quality of vision, schedule an annual visit to your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam.

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20371611

Although diabetic retinopathy can manifest in anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, certain people may be at elevated risk.

Visit your eye care specialist today to take action against diabetic retinopathy!

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20371611

If you wear contact lenses, dirty hands can be a potential threat to your eye health. Always ensure your hands are thoroughly washed before putting in your contacts for the day!

Source: https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/public-health/clean-hands-save-sight?sso=y

An estimated 295 million people around the world are living with moderate to severe visual impairment. If you have visual impairment, book an appointment with your optometrist today to diagnose any possible conditions as the root cause!

Source: https://www.orbis.org/en/world-sight-day

November is American Diabetes Month.

If you are diabetic, even if your vision is fine, you should visit your eye care specialist annually to check your eyes for diabetic retinopathy, a disease which may not show symptoms in its early stages and can eventually cause blindness.

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20371611