Meredith R. Klifto, MD, is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she specializes in ...

Blurry vision can be an early warning sign of diabetes. It's also a sign of advanced diabetic eye disease. If blood sugar goes uncontrolled, diabetes causes progressive damage to structures in the ...

Eyemart Express reports that adults should have yearly eye exams; children need them starting at 6-12 months to ensure ...

Two studies associate GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, with eye health issues and vision problems in some ...

If you have diabetes, Medicare will cover one annual eye exam from an authorized doctor in your state for conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. If you’re living with type 1 or type 2 ...

Diabetic retinopathy laser surgery is an in-office treatment that involves making tiny burns in the eye with a beam of light. While it does not correct vision loss that has already occurred, it can ...

Raised blood sugar levels due to diabetes may damage blood vessels and organs, leading to complications such as vision loss. Some ways to cope include getting support from a low vision specialist and ...

Researchers at the University of North Carolina are comparing two treatments to determine which works better against the eye damage associated with diabetes. Almost one-third of the 18 million ...

A study links semaglutide -- the ingredient in Ozempic -- with a condition that causes vision loss. Here's what we know about semaglutide and eye health. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...

Medicare Part B covers an annual eye exam for people with diabetes to screen for conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, which can lead to vision difficulties or loss. To be eligible for ...