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Diabetic Retinopathy

A serious and irreversible complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy could impact as many as 191 million people around the globe by 2030. Despite the fact that DR is a leading cause of vision loss around the world, as many as 50 percent of people with diabetes are not getting regular eye exams, or are diagnosed too late for treatment to be effective.

Documents & Resources

Fact Sheet

The Silver Book: Diabetic Retinopathy Factsheet

May 19, 2016

Blog Posts

Learn about Protecting Your Eyesight During Healthy Vision Month

May 23, 2018

Controlling Blood Sugar Could Slow Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy, Says NIH Study

June 13, 2016

The Global Challenge of Diabetic Retinopathy Illustrated

May 20, 2016

Press Releases

Diabetic Retinopathy a Major Threat to Global Health

May 18, 2016

Press Kit for The Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy

May 18, 2016
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