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Common Myths & Misconceptions About Diabetic Eye Disease	I was recently asked by an interviewer to discuss common myths patients have about their eyes and vision, and it got me thinking. Over the years, I have compiled a mental list of patient (and physician) misunderstandings about diabetes and its effects on the eyes, and thought I might share at least some of them with you.
The Many Faces of Diabetic Eye Disease	The Many Faces of Diabetic Eye Disease Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968
Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in the 21st Century	Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. and Type 1 diabetic since 1968 brings us an update on the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in the 21st Century
New Blood Glucose Meters With the Eye Care Professional In Mind	Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO has had type one diabetes for over 30 years. He knows first hand the value of testing his glucose. Today he focuses on the New Blood Glucose Meters With the Eye Care Professional In Mind
Diabetic Retinopathy Without Diabetes?	This week Paul Chous, M.A., O.D., reflects on some data from the DPP, showing how pre-diabetes patients can develop Retinopathy. Paul, who has had type one diabetes for 38 years specializes in Diabetes Eye Care and has crafted a great explanation in Diabetic Retinopathy Without Diabetes?
The Many Faces of Diabetic Retinopathy	Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968
The Many Faces of Glaucoma	Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968
The Many Faces of Diabetic Eye Disease: The Ocular Media	Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968
Are There Clinically Detectable Antecedents To Diabetic Retinopathy?	Can evaluating retinal photoreceptor (rod and cone) distribution and function be used as an indicator of oncoming diabetic retinopathy? Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry evaluates the possibility in his feature Are There Clinically Detectable Antecedents To Diabetic Retinopathy?
Hemodynamic Risk Factors in the Development of Vision Threatening Diabetic Retin	Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968 Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness for persons under age 74 in the US. Recognized risk factors for the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy include disease duration, poor glycemic control, hypertension and disease sub-type. , , Tight glycemic and hypertensive control comprise the mainstay of efforts to prevent and/or delay retinopathy , whereas laser photocoagulation is the current gold standard for ameliorating the risk of severe vision loss due to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and clinically significant diabetic macular edema (CSDME).

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