National Diabetes Week

To celebrate Diabetes Awareness week Young Eyes has signed up to become part of the “Keep Sight” campaign by Diabetes Australia.

The aims of this campaign align with that of Young Eyes - proactive eye care to prevent vision loss. Increasing the number of people with diabetes having regular diabetic eye checks, to prevent diabetes-related vision loss.

"Keep Sight" is a campaign by Diabetes Australia aimed at raising awareness about the importance of regular eye checks for individuals living with diabetes. Diabetes can have severe implications on eye health, leading to conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular oedema, and glaucoma. Through early detection, management, and ongoing monitoring, Keep Sight aims to reduce the burden of diabetic eye disease and improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes.

Now Young Eyes is participating in Keep Sight, Janine or Catherine will ask your consent to participate in the programme at your next visit. Once enrolled you will start to receive check-up reminders from Keep Sight.  If you would like to register yourself earlier or find out more about it visit https://www.keepsight.org.au