Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20 to 74. diabetic eye disease, people with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated …
New Resource for Educating Patients About
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged
20 to 74 Since there are often no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic
eye disease, people with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye
exam at least once a year
The National Eye Institute NEI, part of the National Institutes of
Health, has developed this award-winning educational tool, Diabetic Eye
Disease: An Educators Guide This colorful, easy-to-read, flip chart is
designed to help health professionals educate their patients about the
important steps they can take to protect their vision The Educators
Guide is available in English and Spanish, and includes a CDROM with self-
guided modules, a PowerPoint presentation, and PDF files of the
presentation For more information about diabetic eye disease, or to order
your free copy of the Educators Guide, visit
wwwneinihgov/diabeteseducation
Join us in making vision a health priority For more information about eye
health, visit wwwneinihgov
