Retinal Specialists warn that nearly 10 million Americans already have diabetic retinopathy

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM EST

We talk to Dr. Geoffrey Emerson, President of the American Society of Retina Specialists.

Retinal Specialists warn that nearly 10 million Americans already have diabetic retinopathy, a number expected to double by 2050. We talk to Dr. Geoffrey Emerson, President of the American Society of Retina Specialists, about the cause, treatment, and prevention.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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