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Dr. Chous' Diabetic Eye Disease and Vision Columns
Can Medication For Severe Retinopathy Lead to Stroke?
Avastin risks low but still too great for some.
The Link Between Diabetic Retinopathy & Cardiovascular Disease
Risk factors increase as vision problems persist.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
Common disorder linked to heart disease, other vision complications.
“D” Is for Diabetes
Low vitamin D levels linked to increased risk of disease
Pay it Forward and a Modest Proposal
Diabetes cost: too high to ignore?
Why Does My Eye Prescription Change
High blood glucose can get trapped behind lens.
Vitreous Hemorrhage: What You Need to Know
Tiny leaks can mean big problems with your vision.
How Low Should You Go
The perspective of an eye doctor with diabetes.
Diabetic Retinopathy Without Diabetes?
Chances are if you have one, you will have other.
In Laser Therapy, Less is More
Current procedures can generate greater scarring.
Things Which - and Those Who - Aren’t What We Call Them
Diabetes terminology a matter of equality.
New Blood Glucose Meters For the Visually Impaired
Latest products help to maintain independence.
Nearsightedness, Farsightedness & Astigmatism – What’s the Difference?
Focus in on a common vision problem.
A Tale of Two Marys
All things being equal, no two people are the same.
Doctor - Can’t I Just Take A Pill? (Part 2)
Some medication options to lower risk of complications.
Doctor – Can’t I Just Take A Pill? (Part 1)
Refined diet best treatment for potential eye complications.
Don’t Let Daily Life Rob You of Vision
Protective gear is greatest safety measure.
Pictures Worth A Thousand Words
Special eye tests bringing retinopathy to light earlier
Nutritional Therapy For Diabetic Retinopathy?
How eating right can help you keep your eyesight.
Monitor Your Computer Use
Long hours looking at screen root cause of CVS.
The Top 10 Ways To Avoid Losing Your Vision To Diabetes
Proper eye care also reduces risk of developing other complications.
Don’t Be Blinded by the Light
Protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays.
Macular Degeneration 101
The fundamentals of macular degeneration (and how to avoid it).
Glaucoma – The ‘Sneak Thief’ of Sight
Regular checkups necessary to stay ahead of this silent disease.
Diabetic Macular Edema: the “Other” Diabetic Retinopathy
Variety of complications can plague vision.
The Fine Print
Why am I having trouble reading fine print, and what can be done about it?
Diabetes Can Leave Us Seeing Double
Understanding what your eyes are seeing.
An ‘Excursion’ To Miss
Controlling blood sugar fluctuations helps stem diabetes complications
Dry Eyes and Diabetes Often Go Hand In Hand
High risk of disorder calls for tight control of glucose levels.
Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in the 21st Century
Drug treatment research hoped to decrease need for laser surgery.
I’ve Got Diabetic Retinopathy – So Now What?
One patient’s experience with a difficult diagnosis.
Is Exercise Good or Bad For the Eyes of People With Diabetes?
Assess your individual risk level before starting any activity.
When Stroke Strikes The Eyes
Circulation issues major concern for people with diabetes.
Good Vision Should Be A National Priority
Diabetes affect on vision often detected too late
Flashes and Floaters
What Are Those Spots Before My Eyes?
Low Vision: What Every Person With Diabetes Should Know
What Every Person With Diabetes Should Know
To Keep Your Eyes Healthy, Keep Your Blood Pressure Well-Controlled
Hypertension can lead to blindness.
There’s More To Eye Disease Than Retinopathy
Diabetes linked to several vision complications.
Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe?
For people with diabetes, it’s a matter of risk.
To Dilate or Not To Dilate: There Is No Question
Irritating part of annual exam key to early detection of problems.
Common Myths & Misconceptions About Diabetic Eye Disease
For healthy eyes, you have to know fact from fiction.
What To Expect From a Thorough Eye Examination When You Have Diabetes
Have your questions and your answers ready when visiting the eye doctor.