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Will I develop cataracts? - Eye Care (Ophthalmology)
Will I develop cataracts?
I've recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and am concerned that this may put my eyesight at risk. I'm following the advice for managing my diabetes and so far it is under control but are cataracts still a risk and is there anything I can do to prevent it?
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Ritacca Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center
Vernon Hills, Illinois
The only thing you can do is monitor your glucose control, A1C
Memorial Hizmet Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi ,Thank you for your question. My name is Ilhan. I’m the patient coordinator for MEMORIAL HEALTH GROUP ISTANBUL-TURKEY.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
Keeping your blood sugar under control will prevent development of early cataract.
For more information please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
BARIS SONMEZ,MD,Assoc.Prof. of Ophtalmology answered your question as follows;
Keeping your blood sugar under control will prevent development of early cataract.
For more information please contact us by viewing Memorial Hizmet Hospital’s profile.
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