Chennai, November 2024: “There are 101 million people diagnosed with diabetes and 136 million people diagnosed with prediabetes in India. Around 10% of individuals (approx. 1 in 10) with diabetes will develop some form of diabetic eye disease post 10 years of their diagnosis or even earlier. This can lead to severe vision loss or even blindness. However, a vast portion of diabetics population do not go for eye checkups because there is not enough awareness that diabetes could affect eyes as much as it does heart or kidney. Also, diabetic retinopathy can remain free of symptoms initially” said Dr. Manoj Khatri, Clinical Lead and Head, Department of Vitreo-Retina, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Chennai. “Regular screening and early detection of the risks of this disorder can help crores of Indians either to prevent or manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can even be prevented, or its onset can be delayed with a few lifestyle changes and healthy eating. Keeping blood sugar, blood pressure, a...