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    • Diabetic Retinopathy: When Diabetes Affects Your Sight

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      Protect Your Eyesight

      Regular eye exams are crucial to look for diabetic retinopathy. One of the country’s leading eye specialists explains why.

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      Complications to Avoid

      If it’s left untreated, the condition can lead to serious, sight-stealing complications. Here’s what to know.

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      The Four Stages

      It’s the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes. Learn the stages of this disease and how it can affect your vision.

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      Causes and Treatments

      Learn more about the causes and treatments of this common diabetes complication.

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      What Is Diabetic Macular Edema?

      Diabetic macular edema often starts as diabetic retinopathy, and if the condition gets worse, it can lead to severe vision loss. But finding it early can protect your eyes from further damage.

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