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175,000 Australians Not Being Checked For Diabetes-Related Blindness
July 13, 2011
July 13, 2011
A large number of Australians are at risk of losing their sight because of the complications of diabetes. A simple eye check can detect diabetic retinopathy; however 35 percent of people with diabetes did not have their eyes checked in line with National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines.
Diabetes Australia and Vision 2020 Australia recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of diabetic retinopathy and are calling for a better screening strategy for people with diabetes.
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