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Can You Prevent Diabetic Eye Diseases?

Dr V. Gayatri Devi, Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon

23-Apr-24 16:00

Can You Prevent Diabetic Eye Diseases?

If you have diabetes, don’t take your vision lightly. Diabetes can cause damage to the eyes, if you don’t control your blood glucose levels well. In fact, one of the major diabetic eye diseases, diabetic retinopathy, is a leading cause of blindness in Malaysia. But is loss of vision inevitable if you have diabetes? Dr V. Gayatri Devi, Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon (and Medical Retina sub-specialist), joins us to shine a light on preventing diabetic eye diseases, and managing the progression of vision loss.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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