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Essex Man's Vision Loss Highlights Diabetes Eye Health Risks

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Essex Man's Vision Loss Highlights Diabetes Eye Health Risks
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  • Lee Mercer lost eyesight at 29 from diabetic retinopathy.
  • Diagnosed with diabetes at 11, Mercer advocates for eye checks.
    • Sudden sight loss in 2019 pushed Mercer to raise awareness.
    • Essex Cares Limited aided Mercer's journey to independence.
    • He volunteers to educate on diabetes-related health risks.
    • Ruptured eye vessels from retinopathy led to his sight loss.
    • Mercer shares his story to help prevent others' complications.
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