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Diabetes

Living With Diabetic Macular Edema

Macular Edema: Recovery After DME Treatment

Habits to Help Slow Progression

DME is another disease that people with diabetes sometimes get. Learn lifestyle changes that you can make to help slow the condition.

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What Happens if It’s Left Untreated?

Find out what other eye problems you're likely to have along with diabetic macular edema and what you can do to save your sight.

Adjusting to Vision Loss

Get advice on how to move forward when you're losing your ability to see.

What Is Diabetic Macular Edema?

DME often starts as diabetic retinopathy, and if the condition gets worse, it can lead to severe vision loss. So early diagnosis is key.

Symptoms to Watch For

Uncontrolled diabetes can damage your ability to see well. Blurred and distorted vision are signs of diabetic macular edema. What four things can you change to keep good eyesight?

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