首页
外语
计算机
考研
公务员
职业资格
财经
工程
司法
医学
专升本
自考
实用职业技能
登录
外语
November is Diabetes Eye Health Month, and that’s just one of the reasons to take advantage of EyeCare America’s free program, d
November is Diabetes Eye Health Month, and that’s just one of the reasons to take advantage of EyeCare America’s free program, d
admin
2015-09-26
68
问题
November is Diabetes Eye Health Month, and that’s just one of the reasons to take advantage of EyeCare America’s free program, designed for people over 65. Eligible patients will receive eye exams and up to one year of treatment.
"We feel that seniors in our communities are at the greatest risk. The longer you have diabetes, the more susceptible you are to losing your vision," says Allison S. Neves, communications manager at EyeCare America, the public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
If you’re among the 16 million people who have diabetes, you’re 25 times more likely to lose your eyesight than people without it. African Americans and Hispanics are particularly susceptible. Lack of awareness is a big contributor—half the people with the disease go undiagnosed. Studies have found that even for those who know they have it, more than one-third don’t get the eye care they need.
"There are a lot of barriers to seniors getting the quality eye care they deserve. First is rising health care costs. Second is access to care in communities, and what is difficult for them is trusting medical professionals. Some are only accustomed to going to physicians when they’re in pain—not for regular checkups," says Neves.
Darlene Thome, 83, found herself in a tight spot when she moved to Salt Lake City from Las Vegas. With no medical insurance or doctors she knew personally, she decided to try the Seniors EyeCare program for a long-overdue eye checkup. She was surprised to get more than just a free eye exam. "Dr. Harry treated me like I was a regular person and not getting it for free. He tested my eyes and wrote out a prescription for glasses even though that wasn’t included in the program. Recently, when I got an infection, I was so frightened. At least I had someplace to go; otherwise I would have sat around for several days or longer. "
The EyeCare America program makes such personal relationships possible by hooking up patients with an ophthalmologist in their area—one of its 7, 500 volunteers. " It’s not a mass screening in any way—it’s an actual doctor’s appointment. Should anything be diagnosed, the patients are seen up to one year for no out-of-pocket costs. It’s really just about getting that person into that office to prevent eyesight damage," says Neves. In-depth medical exams by an ophthalmologist are critical, as they can detect symptoms that eye screenings at an optometrist or a local store might have missed.
What many people don’t know is that diabetes-related eye diseases such as retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma develop without warning signs. Extremely high blood pressure levels can damage the retina without any apparent changes in vision, leading you to believe that nothing’s wrong while your sight degenerates.
All these factors cause 24,000 cases of vision loss every year. The good news is that proper detection, treatment, and care can prove 95 percent effective in preventing blindness—even for people with advanced retinopathy. If you experience floaters(sudden flashes or spots)or blurred or double vision, schedule an appointment immediately. Otherwise, an annual dilated eye exam is a must for everyone with diabetes.
Which of the following is NOT diabetes-related eye diseases?
选项
A、Retinopathy.
B、Cataracts.
C、Glaucoma.
D、Short-sightedness.
答案
D
解析
细节题。从倒数第二段首句…that diabetes-related eye diseases such as retinopathy(视网膜病)([A]),cataracts(白内障)([B]),and glaucoma(青光眼)([C])…可以判断[A]、[B]和[C]都是与糖尿病相关的眼科疾病,而[D]“近视”则不是,所以[D]是正确答案。
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/bcXK777K
0
专业英语四级
相关试题推荐
Thegovernmentisdoinga_______ofpeople’schangingsocialhabits.
Thehealthyadolescentboyorgirllikestodotherealthingsinlife,todothethingsthatmatter.Hewouldratherbeaplumb
Forparentswhosendtheirkidsofftocollegesaying,"Thesewillbethebestyearsofyourlife,"itwouldbeveryappropriate
Hismotherretiredearlyonaccountofpoorhealth.Theunderlinedpartmeans____.
LimitingtheGrowthofTechnologyThroughouthistorymanhaschangedhisphysicalenvironmenttoimprovehiswayoflife./
I’ma50-somethingmale,thefatheroftwomostlygrowngirls.I’mhappytosaythatbothmyparentsarestillkicking.I’mong
Surprisingly,nooneknowshowmanychildrenreceiveeducation,inEnglishhospitals,stilllessthecontentorqualityofthat
Whatistalkedaboutinthebeginningofthepassage?
TherespondentwatchesTVfor______.
TherespondentwatchesTVfor______.
随机试题
实现源的不可否认业务中,第三方既看不到原数据,又节省了通信资源的是()
病人最可能的诊断是如果病人出现腹痛加重,伴腹胀,恶心呕吐,应想到以下哪项可能
妊娠期尿路感染禁用的抗生素是
背景某机电工程公司承包了一项油库工程,该工程主要包括4台5000m3拱顶油罐及其配套系统和设施。工程公司施工项目部对5000m3拱顶油罐施工方法进行了策划,确定采用液压提升系统倒装的主体施工方案。确定主体施工方案后项目部编制了施工组织设计,并按规定程序进
确立本组织统一的质量宗旨和方向,并营造和保持使员工充分参与实现组织目标的内部环境。这体现了质量管理原则中的()
在国庆节放假期间,小轩约了几个同学在学校踢址球时摔掉了门牙,家长要求学校承担医疗费,由于事故在学校内发生,学校应该承担部分事故责任。()
对学生进行思想品德教育,如果企图用“堵”和“压”的办法去解决,就会产生矛盾,造成反抗;用“大禹治水”的办法,能使学生明白事理,提高认识。这反映的德育原则是()
任职于北京某企业人力资源部门的纪朝,接到部门经理布置的任务,要求他对所在企业员工“Office应用能力”考核报告进行完善和分析。请按照如下要求帮助他完成数据处理工作:计算每个员工5个考核科目(Word、Excel、PowerPoint、Outlook和
Tourismdevelopsculture.Itbroadensthethinkingofthetravelerandleadstoculture【C1】______betweenthehostsandguestsfr
A、Fromvariousresearchproposals.B、FromTVprograms.C、Fromaconversationwithaparent.D、Fromaconversationwithachild.
最新回复
(
0
)