
‘Diabetics must have periodic eye screening’
The Hindu
Early diagnosis and treatment will help save vision, says expert
One in three diabetics in India develop diabetic retinopathy, a diabetic complication that could lead to severe vision loss or permanent blindness, said R. Dhivya, consultant ophthalmologist at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital.
Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, she said that to reduce the risk of developing this eye condition, diabetics must keep their blood sugar in control and go for eye screening periodically for early diagnosis and treatment.
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