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When should a diabetes patient see an ophthalmologist?

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When should a diabetes patient see an ophthalmologist?

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Diabetic patients should see their ophthalmologist depending on what kind of diabetes they have. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Manvi Maker about when a diabetes patient should see an ophthalmologist.

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