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Blurry vision? New floaters? Dark spots in your vision? Don't ignore these changes.

For people with diabetes, changes in vision can be a warning sign of diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular edema (DME), conditions that can threaten sight.

During #DiabeticEyeDiseaseAwarenessMonth, ASRS is encouraging everyone with diabetes to Know What Can't Wait.

If you notice changes in your vision, don't put off seeking care. Prompt evaluation by an eye care professional and timely treatment from a retina specialist, when needed, can help protect your sight.

Learn more at SeeforaLifetime.org.

#NationalDiabetesMonth #DiabeticRetinopathy #SeeforaLifetime

“Am I going to be blind? All of these emotions go through your head when you learn you have a condition that impacts your eyesight.”

When Joe's eyesight worsened after being diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME), he knew he had to make his health and caring for his retinal condition a priority. His retina specialist encouraged him to recommit to managing his diabetes and developed a personalized treatment plan, including regular eye injections.

Read Joe's story today and seek out a retina specialist if you experience symptoms of a retinal condition so you can #SeeforaLifetime. #NationalDiabetesMonth asrs.org/patients/patie…

When it comes to protecting your vision from diabetes, don't wait for warning signs.

Both diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema (DME) can develop without noticeable symptoms, even as vision-threatening changes are occurring.

This #DiabeticEyeDiseaseAwarenessMonth, ASRS is encouraging everyone with diabetes to Know What Can't Wait:

Don't wait to schedule a dilated eye exam.
Don't wait to seek care if you notice changes in your vision.
Don't wait to follow through with recommended treatment.

With early detection and timely care from a retina specialist, vision loss from diabetic eye disease can often be prevented.

Learn more at SeeforaLifetime.org.

#SeeforaLifetime #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

November is #NationalDiabetesMonth, and ASRS is reminding everyone with diabetes to Know What Can't Wait when it comes to protecting their vision.

Nearly 40 million Americans have #diabetes, and about half will develop diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of irreversible blindness among working-age adults.

Don't wait to protect your sight! Diabetic eye disease can develop without early warning signs, even as vision-threatening changes are occurring.

Follow along this month to learn what you need to know about diabetes and your eyes, including symptoms that require immediate attention, the importance of regular dilated eye exams, and how care from a retina specialist can help preserve your vision.

Learn more at SeeforaLifetime.org.

#DiabeticEyeDisease #KnowWhatCantWait #SeeforaLifetime

An eye exam that saved more than sight! ❤️

When 93-year-old Maria experienced sudden vision loss in one eye, she was urgently referred to retina specialist @AlbertLiMD. A check of her vital signs revealed a serious heart condition requiring emergency surgery and a pacemaker.

Thanks to Dr. Li's attentive care, Maria received the urgent medical attention she needed, along with treatment that helped improve her vision.

Maria's remarkable story is a powerful reminder that your eyes can reveal important clues about your overall health.

Read her story: asrs.org/patients/patie…

#SeeforaLifetime #RetinaHealth #PatientStories