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Could diabetic people really have greater chance of becoming blind?
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Absolutely: Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people less than 60 years old. All diabetics are at risk of blindness. This is why it is recommended that diabetics get a complete eye exam at least annually. Smart diabetics get this done with an ophthalmologist.
Answered 1/16/2014
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