• Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States in people 18 to 65 years of age.
• The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes receive a retinal eye exam every year.
• Early detection can reduce the risk of severe vision loss by 90% and significantly reduce longterm healthcare costs.
• Unfortunately, fewer than 50% of patients with diabetes get a diabetic eye screening annually.
• An Assured Imaging retinal exam is painless, takes less than 5 minutes to complete. No dilation required!
