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Joslin Diabetes Center Offers Quick Tips for Summer Eye Care
This press release is an announcement submitted by Joslin Diabetes Center, and was not written by Diabetes Health.
Here Comes the Sun!
The crack of the bat on Opening Day at Fenway Park is a sure sign that summer is on its way. From the Green Monster seats to the dunes of Cape Cod, summer means bright sun, ultraviolet rays and of course, sunglasses. But did you know that people with diabetes need more than sunglasses to protect their eyes?
Diabetes puts people at risk for cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss. But in the majority of cases, vision can be preserved if the disease is caught early and treated.
The experts at Joslin Diabetes Center's Beetham Eye Institute offer these quick reminders to keep your eyes in great shape not only in the summer but also all through the year:
• Diabetic eye disease can be painless until it reaches very advanced stages, and the earlier you can catch it, the more likely you can preserve your sight.
• You can have perfect vision and still have diabetic eye disease.
• An annual dilated eye exam can identify eye complications early on.
• If your doctor finds early signs of diabetic eye disease, a number of treatments may be recommended, including laser eye surgery, contact lenses, glasses and medications.
• Keeping your A1C (average monthly blood glucose levels) on target, controlling blood pressure and quitting smoking also can help preserve vision and prevent vision loss.
Joslin Diabetes Center has been on the cutting edge of diabetes-related eye disease prevention and care since its inception and has set standards across the world for the treatment and care of people with diabetes. With more than 360,000 people in Massachusetts diagnosed with diabetes, and thousands more having the disease and not knowing it, there is great risk of vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy. Comprehensive eye exams on an annual basis, proper management and care of your health, and of course, your favorite pair of sunglasses are all key to seeing your eyes in a new light. For an appointment at Joslin's Beetham Eye Institute, call (617) 732-2552. For more information on Joslin, visit http://www.joslin.org/.
About Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care and education. Founded in 1898, Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin research is a team of more than 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the nationwide network of Joslin Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. As a nonprofit, Joslin benefits from the generosity of donors in advancing its mission. For more information on Joslin, call 1-800-JOSLIN-1 or visit www.joslin.org
Categories: A1c Test, Blood Glucose, Diabetes, Diabetes, Eye Care (Retinopathy), Type 1 Issues
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