November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on the importance of eye health in individuals living with diabetes. As a silent and potentially blinding complication, diabetic eye diseases, such as Diabetic Retinopathy, demand attention. Parth Shah, DO, Retina Fellow 2022-2024, sheds light on this progressive eye disease caused by diabetes. […]
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, a time when we shine a spotlight on the lesser-known consequences of diabetes, a condition affecting millions worldwide. While diabetes primarily involves managing blood sugar levels, it can also silently threaten our eyesight. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While many are familiar […]
Diabetic retinopathy, a major concern for individuals with diabetes, has long been associated with the risk of vision loss and blindness. This condition, driven in part by the actions of retinal immune cells known as microglia, takes a significant toll on those it affects. In a groundbreaking publication, Charles Pfeifer, PhD, from the laboratory of […]