Hammond – Diabetes can increase your risk of developing eye diseases, but according to the American Diabetes Association, 95% of diabetes-related eye diseases are preventable. Even if you or someone you know has had vision loss from diabetes, it’s never too late to make positive changes, a press release said.
Visit Addie Smith, Optometrist, North Oaks Eye Care Clinic, on June 15 at 3:00 p.m. to learn about diabetes-related eye conditions and vision maintenance at a free group meeting sponsored by North Oaks Diabetes Education. Provider recommendations are not required; Seats are limited and registration is required. To reserve a seat, visit www.northoaks.org/classes or call (985) 243-9106.
The meeting will be held at the North Oaks Diagnostic Center, 15837 Paul Vega, MD, Drive, Hammond. During the meeting, the COVID-19 safety measures that apply to health care facilities as set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Louisiana will apply.
