Topic: Eye Care
"Diabetes has increased in the United States and so, too, has the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, according to a new CDC study. CDC researchers estimate that 28.5% of U.S. diabetes patients over age 40 have diabetic retinopathy, an eye disorder in which the blood vessels of the retina are damaged by diabetes. CDC researchers also reported that 4.4% of the U.S. population is estimated to have vision-threatening retinopathy, which, if left untreated, can lead to blindness." That's the word from WebMD today.
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Updated: Tuesday, 10 August 2010 5:57 PM EDT
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Updated: Tuesday, 10 August 2010 5:57 PM EDT
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