#DrsNote - Diabetes and your eyesight: Why regular eye screenings matter.

From Better Together with Ntombi M · 10:18

Show by Radio 2000

As we mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November, we highlight the importance of diabetes awareness, early diagnosis and proper management, particularly when it comes to protecting our eyesight. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in the retina, potentially leading to permanent vision loss without noticeable early symptoms. To unpack the importance of regular eye screenings and how people living with diabetes can protect their vision, we’re joined by Dr Genevieve Ephraim, Executive Board Member of the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa.

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