diabetic retinopathy

Developed in 2017 by COS, CAO, CNIB, FFB, Diabetes Canada and other Stakeholders

Did you know that anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy; this occurs when there is a weakening or swelling of the tiny blood vessels in the retina of your eye, resulting in blood leakage, the growth of new blood ve

How Eye Exams Can Help Detect and Manage Diabetes

Over the course of the next nine years, 6.4 million Canadians will be diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. What’s more, one third of Canadians today already have diabetes or prediabetes and many don’t know it.

Chronic Eye Disease and Lifestyle Factors

Taking measures to prevent and manage chronic conditions is an important part of our overall health, especially when it comes to our eyes.

Diabetic Retinopathy - Public Education Presentation

About diabetic retinopathy

Volume 77, Issue 4

RESEARCH: New Surgical Options in Glaucoma - Reviewing Guidelines on Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Is there consistency amongst practitioners?

Smoking and Your Eyes

It is well known that smoking is detrimental to your health. Smoking tobacco harms every organ in your body— your eyes included.

Diabetes

The current number of people living with diabetes in Canada is approximately 3.3 million. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease, accounting for 90% of cases.