November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 29 million Americans have diabetes and
almost one third are at risk of vision loss...
To identify the pathogenetic pathways that could become therapeutic targets to prevent diabetic retinopathy, we have recently studied the gene expression profile of retinal Müller glial cells –an early target of diabetes in the retina
Question: I have read that many soldiers have LASIK surgery (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) on their eyes before going to combat zones in the middle east, and that some develop severe dry eye syndrome after they are deployed. Is there something that can prevent the complications for these servicemen and women?