{
  "id": 12332609,
  "title": "Diabetic eye disease: Why regular eye tests matter even when you can see clearly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/diabetic-eye-disease-why-regular-eye-tests-matter-even-when-you-can",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/health/2026-10-06-diabetic-eye-disease-why-regular-eye-tests-matter-even-when-you-can-see-clearly/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Diabetic eye disease can develop without noticeable symptoms. Regular retinal screenings help detect early damage, allowing timely treatment to protect vision and independence.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}