Diabetic Eye Disease Prevention in Maine
"Vision loss from diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, can often be delayed or even prevented if it's caught early and treated in time," said Maine Retina Specialist Scott Steidl, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine. Many people with diabetes still do not adhere to vision care guidelines recommending a dilated eye exam every year. "We really need to make this happen," urged Retina Specialist Jackie Nguyen, M.D. "As part of Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month we are urging people with diabetes to have a dilated eye ...


