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Eye Care Tips for People with Diabetes

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is the main cause of blindness among people under 74 years of age. However, 90% of vision loss from diabetes can be prevented. Early detection is key. People with diabetes should schedule annual eye exams even before they have signs of vision loss.

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Home Eye Safety Tips

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Most people do not think about wearing eye protection while cleaning, cooking, doing yard work or working in the garage. However, half of all eye injuries occur when doing these everyday chores, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Dr. Erin Draper

Faculty Focus: Dr. Erin Draper

Dr. Erin Draper

Since Erin Draper, OD, FAAO, joined the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University faculty following her residency there in 2010, she’s seen a lot of change.

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Diabetes Education Course Goes Virtual

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Since 2015, Salus University and The Eye Institute (TEI) has been offering a series of free diabetes education courses first in partnership with Penn State and most recently with the Temple Diabetes Program.

Dr. Gabriel Fickett

Faculty Focus: Dr. Gabriel Fickett

Dr. Gabriel Fickett

Gabriel Fickett, OD, FAAO, jokes that starting a new job during a pandemic probably means that it will be a while before his colleagues know what the bottom of his face looks like, given the mask protocols.
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