SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Diabetic patients have been urged to undergo eye examinations at least once a year to detect eye complications early and prevent permanent vision loss.

The warning was issued at a media conference held yesterday (13) at the National Eye Hospital auditorium to mark World Diabetes Day, which falls today (14).

Held jointly by the National Eye Hospital and the Sri Lanka Institute of Ophthalmologists under the theme "Let's Prevent Blindness Caused by Diabetes", the event highlighted the importance of early detection and timely treatment of diabetes-related eye conditions.

President of the Sri Lanka Institute of Ophthalmologists, Dr. K. R. Dayawansa, said diabetic patients were at risk of losing their sight permanently w...