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VIDEO: ODs play important role in diabetes for whole body health, not just vision

Issue: August 2016

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BOSTON – Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, discusses the systemic aspects of diabetes here at Optometry’s Meeting. Ferrucci is chief of optometry at the Sepulveda VA and a professor at the Southern California College of Optometry.

“The take-home is that optometrists can play an important part in a diabetic patients’ care, not only their eyes, but their whole body,” he said, “explaining to them the importance of blood sugar control, good blood pressure control and cholesterol. Through collaboration with retina specialists, when treatment is needed, and low vision management, when necessary, we can really help our patients with diabetes lead a productive life.”