Diabetes is an illness that hits close to home for me and my family. During the past decade, she has struggled with Type 2 diabetes and over the last two years has battled a war with kidney failure and dialysis.
Diabetes is the number one cause of all recent agents of blindness in the United States among patients 24 to 74 years of age, according to Transitions Optical’sHealthy Sight Institute. Although this metabolic disorder is mainly diagnosed by a primary healthcare provider like an internist, pediatrician or endocrinologist, an eyecare professional can also detect the ocular signs of the disease. Diabetic patients may develop certain vision conditions because the eye is one of the principal organs affected by diabetes.
Due to my mother’s illness, my family regularly get our vision checked. I am at a greater risk to inherit diabetes, kidney failure, vision loss, and other ailments and many of them are which are worsened because of already having diabetes as a pre-existing condition. I know first-hand the importance of proper eye health and was taught as a young child. I can still remember my parents telling me as a young girl not to sit too close to the TV because it would damage my eyes or to eat more carrots so I could have better vision. I really do think their parental reminders did help so that despite genetics, I did not end up wearing glasses in my childhood, but in my mid to late teens.
It is wonderful news, especially for the multi-cultural community, Transitions Optical, Inc announced its partnership with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to educate and motivate consumers nationwide, particularly in ethnics groups such as Hispanics, African American and Asian American, to visit an eye doctor regularly for comprehensive eye exams, helping with the early detection of vision conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy. (An ADA Expo in New York City will be held on November 3rd).
“As in all areas of medicine, the key for preventing diabetic complications in the eye is early detection,” explained Madeline L. Romeu, O.D., F.A.A.O. “Diabetic patients are at greater risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, cataract, age-related macular degeneration or open angle glaucoma, all of which are vision-threatening. In fact, research shows that 23.5 percent of patients over the age of 50 will become vision impaired.”
“To prevent damage to the eyes and experience quality vision, diabetic patients should protect their eyes from harmful UV rays by wearing protective eyewear,” said Manuel Solis, multicultural marketing manager, Transitions Optical. “At Transitions Optical, we are committed to educating consumers about the proper steps to take in order to experience comfortable, quality vision. We recommend that diabetic patients consider adaptive lenses, like Transitions® lenses, which automatically darken as light conditions change to reduce glare and block 100 percent of UV rays.”
According to Transitions Optical,one in four children have an undiagnosed vision problem that can interfere with the ability to read and learn. Clearly, healthy sight is imperative for children to make the most of their education. Educating children about proper eye care, such as regular eye exams and proper eyewear, can help to prevent the development of common vision problems later in life.
Its now easy for children to learn about eye care through Eye Didn’t Know That http://www.eyedidntknowthat.info/ (and in Spanish with Yo No Sabia Eso http://www.yonosabiaeso.com/). With fun games, downloads, and coloring pages the explanation of maintaining lifelong vision care is easily remembered. The website features resources, materials, and tips for educators and parents too, including family activities.
My teen son wears glasses and as of right now my toddler twin boys don’t need any but having a knowledge in our own medical history, we are making it a priority to be eye care safe and healthy!
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We depend so much on our eyes for everything so take care of them and schedule your eye exam!
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Transitions Optical. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
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Joscelyn, Owner of Mami of Multiples & Mami Innovative Media
Joscelyn Ramos Campbell has more than a decade of experience as an award-winning former federal government public relations executive under the Bush and Obama administrations.
The “super-connected power mom“ was recently named by Latina Magazine as one of “The 10 Best Latina Mommy Bloggers on the Web“; by CBS News as one of the “Top Bloggers in the Business“; by NBC Latino Work-Life Balance series as a “Top Latina Mom Blogger“; an Empowering Latina in the Marketing Field; by CNBC.com as a Top Latino Social Media Stars and Leading Hispanic Bloggers.
She is the owner of Mami Innovative Media and founder of Mami of Multiples, one of the nation’s leading Latina American parenting and lifestyle sites offering resources and helpful tips for families. She is a nationally syndicated Parenting Columnist and co-hosts a Talk Radio Show.
Joscelyn is a public speaker, military wife and mother to a teen son and identical twin boys. Connect with Joscelyn at @JoscelynRC & @InnovativeTalk.
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