November 2020 | Baptist Eye Surgeons

More and more people are asking if LASIK surgery is the right choice to fix their vision problems. While not everyone will be a good candidate for the procedure, many will qualify and many more have benefitted from LASIK. With that in mind, we’re continuing our three-part series on what you can expect on your LASIK journey from start to finish.

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Diabetic Eye Disease: What You Need To Know

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month and our team here at Baptist Eye Surgeons wants you to be prepared. Diabetic eye disease isn’t actually one disease, but a term for a broad range of diseases connected with high blood sugar. If you’re diabetic or know someone who is, you’ll want to know what to watch out for and how to help.

To help you better understand diabetic eye disease, we’ll look at:

Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma and diabetes
Diabetic macular edema
Cataracts and diabetes
Diagnosing and treating diabetic eye disease

While it can result in vision loss if left untreated, diabetic eye disease can be caught early through annual comprehensive eye exams. This can help your eye doctor act quickly and prevent any vision loss from getting worse. (more…)

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