Did you know that 45% of all patients with diabetes will have some form of diabetic eye disease? Not only can this lead to severe vision loss, but it can also indicate changes in the blood vessels throughout the body as well. Remember to keep proper blood sugar levels, take your medications as directed, eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight, keep blood pressure under control, don't smoke, and if you aren't already doing so, please come see us for your retina health examination!!