MIDDLEBURY — New technology is helping local diabetes patients more easily test — and get follow-up treatment — for eye ailments that could rob them of their sight if left unchecked. The University of Vermont Health Network’s “ocular telehealth” program has been introduced at two Addison County medical practices: Porter Primary Care Vergennes and Middlebury. The free service allows diabetes patients, during their regular doctor’s appointments, to have photos of their eyes taken by a Fundus camera that captu … (read more)
