November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
A time to raise awareness about the serious health impacts of diabetes, including its often silent effects on vision. Early detection and collaborative care are crucial to protecting sight.
Join the Alberta Association of Optometrists for our upcoming webinar on Diabetic Eye Health!
Diabetes can silently damage vision — even before symptoms appear. Early detection and monitoring are key to protecting sight. Join our upcoming webinar for a deep dive into diabetes-related eye health.
- When: Tuesday, November 18 at 12:00–1:00 p.m. MT
- Speaker: Dr. Sophia Leung, Principal Optometrist at Seema Eye Care Centre and President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists
Topics:
- How diabetes affects the cornea, lens, optic nerve, and retina
- Diabetic retinopathy: signs, stages, and treatment
- Importance of routine diabetic eye exams
- Strategies for effective care collaboration
Visit our Alberta Association of Optometrists page to explore more resources and information to support seniors’ eye health.
