November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts. Today. With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 37.3 million … [Read more...]
Is Someone You Know at Risk for Diabetic Vision Loss?
By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of the 34.2 million Americans with the disease. Whether or not the cause is due to lifestyle (poor diet, lack … [Read more...]
Leading Causes of Vision Loss in Black Community Still a Threat —Even During Pandemic
By Cheryl L. Dejewski “People need to realize that sight-threatening concerns didn’t take a pause during the pandemic. Problems could be progressing that can lead to serious consequences for your … [Read more...]
Are You At Risk For Losing Your Sight To Diabetes?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts today. By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of … [Read more...]
Local Eye MDs Review Leading Causes of Vision Loss in African-Americans
By Cheryl L. Dejewski “Loss of vision can have serious consequences that can affect your quality of life and independence, including an increased risk for falling, car accidents, depression, … [Read more...]
Are You at Risk For a Leading Cause of Blindness in Black Americans?
January is “National Glaucoma Awareness Month” By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most … [Read more...]
Are You at Risk for Losing Your Sight to Diabetes?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts today. By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of … [Read more...]
“Sneak Thief of Sight” Threatens Black Community
January is “National Glaucoma Awareness Month” By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most … [Read more...]
Are You at Risk for Losing Your Sight to Diabetes?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts. Today. By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of … [Read more...]
African Americans With Diabetes Can Prevent Vision Loss
You can’t feel it. You can’t see it—until it’s too late. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74. It occurs when … [Read more...]