Fundus photography involves taking a photo of the back of the eye to detect signs of diabetic retinopathy. It is also possible to capture an image of the retina using a smartphone. Diabetic ...

The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. While each of these matter for different reasons, they aren't perceived as being equal. For instance, according to a YouGov ...

Links between gut dysfunction and the eye may reveal therapeutic strategies for individuals with diabetic retinopathy ...

Regular eye exams are important in detecting early signs of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision loss. Since diabetic retinopathy doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages, diagnostic testing can ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In Monday’s Health Headlines, November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. What is diabetic eye disease? How early can it start after a diabetes diagnosis, and what ...

The diabetic retinopathy severity scale (DRSS) is a 13-step scale. Healthcare professionals can use the DRSS to measure the severity of diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetes. Diabetic ...

Question: I know that diabetes can take a real toll on your body, but I didn’t know that it includes your eyes. How are they affected by this disease? Answer: While eye care and regular eye exams are ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Although the prevalence of diabetes-related eye diseases has almost doubled since 2014, the rates of the most severe forms of ...

Researchers say the type 2 diabetes medication metformin may help treat age-related macular degeneration, which could prevent ...