November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Diabetes is the most common factor of adult vision loss and the number one cause of adult blindness. It is critical to have your eyes regularly checked by an optometrist and to monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. Many resources are available with more prevention tips. You can start by visiting https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/national-diabetes-month-remember-keep-eye-your-eyes. Please know the Pennies for the Blind family is here to help you too! Throughout the moth we will be sharing information about diabetic eye diseases as well as more prevention tips.
