Tag: Diabetic retinopathy
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World Retina Day: Rising Diabetes Rates Threaten Vision Loss
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, and the loss of vision due to diabetic eye complications is rising. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 10.5% of the adult population between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes. This number is projected to rise to 43% by 2045 if no effective interventions are implemented. Diabetes…