Posts Tagged 'african-american'

Study Shows Black Americans Are at a Greater Risk for Diabetes-Related Vision Loss

In recent research from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, black Americans were found to have the highest rate of diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that is one of the leading causes of blindness. A story in Medline Plus details the research and conclusions that were reached.

Diabetic macular edema causes blindness primarily as a result of retinal swelling. Parts of the retina can accumulate a buildup of fluid and protein which ...

continue reading...