Wills Eye Hosting Vision Screening Event In Philadelphia To Help Protect Vision In Diabetic Patients

By Stephanie Stahl Brad Nau, CBS Philadelphia

April 18, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Diabetes is an epidemic in Philadelphia, and it can cause serious complications, including blindness. There will be a special event on Saturday in Philadelphia to help people protect their vision.

Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection — protecting vision when it can be preserved — and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.

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