Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness in the developed world. Today, some 24 million Americans are living with the disease.
Diabetes can lead to a host of life-threatening complications, such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Lighthouse International focuses on one of the lesser known -- but very important -- consequences of diabetes: vision loss.
Our diabetes experts strive to help people better manage their diabetes in an effort to avoid vision loss, and to train people how to function safely and independently if they’ve already lost their vision due to the disease.
To make an appointment, call today! (800) 829-0500
March 23rd is Diabetes Alert Day – take our quiz and test your knowledge on diabetes and low vision!
Learn more about Lighthouse’s East Harlem: Early Action Saves Sight (EHEASS) pilot program.
Watch WABC-TV and the Lighthouse's PSA on Diabetes and Vision Loss.
Related Reading
- Diabetes, Vision Loss, and You
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
- Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Reducing Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Download the ABC's of Diabetes Control (PDF format)
- Visit the Lighthouse Store
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