Diabetic retinopathy: Graham’s story

During a routine diabetes wellness checkup, Graham Carson’s provider recommended he get a retinal scan to check the health of his eyes. That’s when his provider discovered that he had diabetic retinopathy, a severe diabetes complication that can affect the eyes and lead to vision loss or blindness if left untreated. Graham shared the details of his journey with Parkview’s endocrinology team, his feelings regarding this new diagnosis and the convenience and quality of care he received along the way.