Ophthalmology (Eye Clinic)
With over 1,000 diabetics being followed at CS-HHC, diabetic eye care is an important part of the Eye Clinic's services. This consists of screening patients with diabetes for signs of retinal disease related to diabetes.
An estimated 16 million Americans have diabetes. All are at risk of developing severe vision loss or blindness from eye diseases that are common complications of diabetes. Though early detection and treatment can significantly reduce the risk of diabetic eye disease, many people who are at risk do not have their eyes examined regularly to detect these problems before they impair vision.
"Healthy People 2010 is a comprehensive plan to improve the health and well-being of all Americans," said Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The vision objectives of Healthy People 2010, referred to as Healthy Vision 2010, address visual impairment due to eye disease, encourage routine eye examinations for children and adults, support vision screenings for preschool children and promote injury prevention as well as vision rehabilitation.
More Information on Healthy Vision 2010 is available at www.healthyvision2010.org
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
428 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 503-3230