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Prevalence of age-related eye disease in Illinois
| female | male | total | |
| Vision Impairment, Age 40 and older | 102,057 | 52,040 | 154,097 |
Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented?
Not totally, but your risk can be greatly reduced. The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) showed that better control of blood sugar level slows the onset and progression of retinopathy and lessens the need for laser surgery for severe retinopathy.
Information for People With Diabetes
Don't lose sight of diabetic eye disease
Diabetes is a very serious disease that can cause problems like blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputations.
Detached Retina
Detached retina, very simply, is a displacement of the retina from its normal position against the back of the eye.
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Tags: vision problems
Tags: vision problems
