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    • Living With Diabetic Macular Edema

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      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.

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      Symptoms to Watch For

      Blurred and distorted vision are signs of diabetic macular edema. What four things can you change to keep good eyesight?

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      A Closer Look at What Causes This Condition

      DME is an eye problem that people with diabetes get. Learn what causes it and what it can do to your sight.

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      Who’s at Risk?

      Diabetic macular edema is a complication of diabetes. What are the signs, and how can you cut your chances of having it?

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      Searching for a Diagnosis

      Regular visits to the eye doctor are the best way to catch DME. Here are the tests a doctor will use to spot it.

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