Blindness and eye problems may seem far in the future for children and teenagers with diabetes. But a new study shows these concerns shouldn't be overlooked in those with the condition — of any age.

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease. Still, one concern that seems to weigh heavily is the risk of losing their sight through a ...

If you’re living with diabetes, you’re probably already juggling blood sugar checks, medications, diet, and fitness goals. With so much going on, it’s easy to overlook the one thing we often take for ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — About 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, and many don’t know it. With diabetes comes the risk of a list of other diseases, including eye problems. Retina Associates of Western New York ...

A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to find out who might develop eye problems and be at risk for ...

Eye care should not begin only when vision becomes blurry. The eyes change through childhood, school years, adulthood, and older age, and each stage brings different risks. Children need healthy ...

Recent reports suggest diabetic retinopathy is more common in younger people than previously thought, leading to a call for more frequent screening for this condition and more attention to follow-up ...

While eye care and regular eye exams are important for everyone, they're particularly vital for people with diabetes. Diabetes is a prevalent condition worldwide, affecting approximately 10% of the ...

Headlines warning about “Ozempic blindness” may be frightening to the millions of people taking a GLP-1 drug to treat Type 2 diabetes or for weight loss. It's not an official diagnosis, but an ...