Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74. It occurs when diabetes damages blood vessels in the retina.
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than 800,000 African Americans have diabetic retinopathy, and this number is projected to increase to approximately 1.2 million people by 2030.
The infographic below offers tips to help prevent diabetic retinopathy and to protect your overall eye health.
Making the effort to protect your vision can help reach the national goal of defeating preventable blindness by 2030.
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