The Right Care Can Make All the Difference in Preserving Your Vision With DME [Video]

Many people with diabetes aren’t aware that the condition can affect eyesight. Here’s how to advocate for better care and treatments.

Sarah’s Care Team: Working Together to Find DME Treatment — and Hope

Treating DME requires a solid team of medical professionals. See how Sarah’s doctors have become more than just experts — they’ve become family. [CONTENT WARNING: The following video contains images of acupuncture and eye injections.]

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D iabetic macular edema (DME) is the leading cause of vision impairment in people with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. DME affects around 750,000 Americans and usually develops and progresses when the underlying diabetes isn’t managed well.

Despite how common DME is, many people who have diabetes aren’t aware of how it may affect their vision. But getting the right care early on can make all the difference when it comes to preventing or slowing the progress of DME.

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