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Eye Health, with Ophthalmology Specialist, Nikolas London, MD

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Dr. Steve Edelman, an endocrinologist living with Type 1 diabetes, is joined by Dr. Nik London, an ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases such as Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema. Throughout this episode, they discuss eye complications and their effects on individuals with diabetes. They go into depth and breakdown Diabetic Retinopathy—a common eye complication found in individuals with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness among individuals with diabetes, but through education, regular checkups, and advancements in treatment, the risk of vision loss can be significantly reduced. They explore how the condition can develop, its treatments, and the importance of regular eye checkups for individuals with diabetes. Dr. London shares his professional insights and knowledge on protecting eye health, advancements in retinal care, and how early detection can prevent vision loss among individuals with diabetes..

Key Topics:

  • What is diabetic retinopathy, and how does it develop?
  • The different stages of diabetic retinopathy.
  • What is Diabetic Macular Edema?
  • How can DME be prevented?
  • The importance of regular eye checkups for individuals with diabetes.
  • How diabetes affects eye health and vision?
  • Advances in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy Anti-VEGF injections.
  • How do these injections work in regard to Diabetic Retinopathy?
  • The different methods for preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy.
  • How can early intervention save vision in patients with diabetes?
  • Why early intervention is important when it comes to eye health.
  • What to expect during a retinal exam and treatment process.

Learn More:
Video: Eye Complications – Prevention, Early Detection, and Aggressive Treatment
Video: Routine Eye Exams: The What, When, How and Why
Learn More about DME and Vabysmo

Visit TCOYD's Website for more diabetes edutainment for people living with diabetes: https://tcoyd.org/

**Tune in for two new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

Follow our social media channels to empower yourself with the essential areas of diabetes knowledge led by two endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCOYD/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcoyd/
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Dr. Steve Edelman, an endocrinologist living with Type 1 diabetes, is joined by Dr. Nik London, an ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases such as Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema. Throughout this episode, they discuss eye complications and their effects on individuals with diabetes. They go into depth and breakdown Diabetic Retinopathy—a common eye complication found in individuals with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness among individuals with diabetes, but through education, regular checkups, and advancements in treatment, the risk of vision loss can be significantly reduced. They explore how the condition can develop, its treatments, and the importance of regular eye checkups for individuals with diabetes. Dr. London shares his professional insights and knowledge on protecting eye health, advancements in retinal care, and how early detection can prevent vision loss among individuals with diabetes..

Key Topics:

  • What is diabetic retinopathy, and how does it develop?
  • The different stages of diabetic retinopathy.
  • What is Diabetic Macular Edema?
  • How can DME be prevented?
  • The importance of regular eye checkups for individuals with diabetes.
  • How diabetes affects eye health and vision?
  • Advances in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy Anti-VEGF injections.
  • How do these injections work in regard to Diabetic Retinopathy?
  • The different methods for preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy.
  • How can early intervention save vision in patients with diabetes?
  • Why early intervention is important when it comes to eye health.
  • What to expect during a retinal exam and treatment process.

Learn More:
Video: Eye Complications – Prevention, Early Detection, and Aggressive Treatment
Video: Routine Eye Exams: The What, When, How and Why
Learn More about DME and Vabysmo

Visit TCOYD's Website for more diabetes edutainment for people living with diabetes: https://tcoyd.org/

**Tune in for two new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!**

Follow our social media channels to empower yourself with the essential areas of diabetes knowledge led by two endocrinologists living with type 1 diabetes:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCOYD/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcoyd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WWhIDg18gP9ZC-IeqmYNQ

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