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What increases my risk for visual impairments if diabetes?
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Poor control: Posterior (retinal) and anterior (lens cataract) problems occur with poor control of the blood sugar. The lower the A1c the lower the incidence of eye complications. Your doctor should perform a dilated eye exam yearly or refer you.
Answered 1/12/2015
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