http://theeyedocblog.com A resource for patients. What you want to know about your eyes and forgot to ask. Sun, 12 May 2013 00:25:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/cb1eadd752166fa14a49261c46357606?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://theeyedocblog.com http://theeyedocblog.com/2009/11/03/november-is-american-diabetes-month/ http://theeyedocblog.com/2009/11/03/november-is-american-diabetes-month/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:56 +0000 RAD http://theeyedocblog.com/?p=623 Continue reading →]]> In recognition of American Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14, Dr. Richard Driscoll and Dr. Alycia Green urge community members to schedule yearly eye exams.  Yearly eye exams are particularly important for people with diabetes or that are pre-disposed to diabetes. Approximately 25 million Americans have diabetes, representing 7% of the population, and 6.2 million Americans remain undiagnosed.  Read more facts about diabetes and how the optomap® Retinal Exam is an important aid in fighting diabetic retinopathy.

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