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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

Don't forget to book an appointment and use those eye care benefits before the year is over!

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

While dry eye can be a stand-alone condition, it can also be a precursor or sign of another disease. If you are affected by dry eye, be sure to visit your eye care practitioner today to develop a treatment plan and potentially diagnose an underlying disease!

Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24479-dry-eye

Did you know that many forms of blindness and visual impairment are treatable or preventable?
If detected in an early stage, you can prevent diseases such as strabismus, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy from destroying your vision.
Other conditions such as trachoma can be treated with antibiotics, and a cataract in your eye can be removed with a simple surgical procedure.

Visit your optometrist today for a comprehensive exam!

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

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

The next time you play a sport or do home maintenance, make sure you are wearing protective eyewear to lessen your risk of eye injuries!

Source: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/preventing-injuries

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