Alexander Anetakis

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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness

June 20, 2015

Following glaucoma and macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Learn about this disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health
Tagged with: Alexander Anetakis, blindness, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, eye exams, glaucoma, macular degeneration, macular edema, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, UPMC Eye Center
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