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While it would be great if diabetics could see one doctor for all their care, many end up seeing multiple physicians. Complications from diabetes affect the entire body – ears, eyes, feet, heart, nerves, kidneys, skin, brain and more. Juggling doctor appointments can be confusing and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Key-Whitman Eye […]
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or have risk factors for the disease, your vision may be in danger. Surprisingly, many diabetics don’t realize that diabetes increases the risk for a number of blinding diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, early cataracts and glaucoma. According to Key-Whitman Eye Center’s Plano eye doctor Faisal Haq, “The good […]
November is the ideal time for Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month because the holidays are upon us. While the holiday season is a joyous time of year for many, it can also be challenging for diabetics who need to watch their diets, continue to exercise and manage stress levels in order to keep their diabetes […]
Ten years ago, Jane Adams* walked into Key-Whitman Eye Center for a preoperative exam prior to having LASIK eye surgery. What Jane didn’t expect was that she would leave our office with life changing news. The eye surgeon performing her exam found excess pressure on the back of Jane’s eyes, which indicated she might have […]
Diabetes can take a serious toll on the body, but did you know uncontrolled diabetes can lead to irreversible vision loss and even blindness? In fact, according to a recent report by the National Eye Institute (NEI), diabetic retinopathy – the most common form of diabetic eye disease – is the leading cause of blindness […]
Ask adults how much thought they gave to their health when they were younger, and many will admit they had a false sense of security. For young diabetics, this same sense can lead to a multitude of health and quality of life issues down the road, including irreversible vision loss. According to Key-Whitman Eye Center’s […]
Diabetic retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease, is a common eye condition affecting an estimated 40 to 45 percent of all Americans who have diabetes. When left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can result in permanent vision loss. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood glucose levels cause the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina to […]
Texas native Steve Nicholson is probably one of a select few who will tell you he’s glad he flunked his vision test at the DMV. The 57-year-old, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes while battling cancer in 2011, is also grateful Key-Whitman Eye Center’s Kristen Leaser, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, has a talent for setting […]
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, and it may be one of the most important awareness months when it comes to eye diseases. Many people do not realize that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20 to 64, so generating awareness of the eye condition is extremely important.November is Diabetic […]
Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. As many as 25 to 45 percent of diabetics will develop some form of diabetic eye disease, also known as diabetic retinopathy. November is American Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes or prediabetes, it is important that you educate yourself on the potential […]
