A 66-year-old patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and related vision loss.Which statement demonstrates the ability to manage her condition?
A)"I schedule my yearly eye examination for the week of my birthday."
B)"When I notice haloes around lights,I'll know I have a problem with retinopathy."
C)"My sister had diabetic retinopathy,and the vessels in her eyes were scarred."
D)"I understand that the eye problems need to be diagnosed with an ophthalmoscopic exam."

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Scheduling yearly eye examinations is a proactive measure to manage and monitor vision health in diabetes, which can help in early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy.

A 66-Year-Old Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes