Why Diabetic Eyes Need Retina Care Before Cataract Surgery
If you’re living with diabetes and facing cataract surgery, it’s important to understand how your retina health plays a critical role in your visual outcome. At Shaaf Eye Center, we prioritize a comprehensive approach to diabetic eye care—especially before cataract surgery. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), diabetes increases the risk of retinal…
Read MoreDiabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Diabetic Eye Care, Patient Education
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 20 to 74? For those living with diabetes, understanding and preventing eye complications like diabetic retinopathy is crucial, especially with Rancho Mirage’s intense summer heat adding an extra layer of challenge. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you…
Read MoreNovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of the disease. Anyone with diabetes is at risk for vision loss or blindness from diabetic eye disease. Ways that diabetic eye disease may affect your eyes: Unfortunately, diabetic eye disease has no warning signs, however, early…
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