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Guest: Regina Benjamin, MD, MS As healthcare providers, it’s our duty to emphasize the importance of preventing the eye-health consequences associated with diabetes, particularly as it pertains to health disparities and underserved populations. This activity featuring Dr. Regina Benjamin serves as a call to action by discussing the essential roles that all healthcare professionals play in the overall eye-health of our patients to reduce visual impairment due to diabetic retinopathy. Vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. This activity emphasizes more assertive action in clinical practice for patient with diabetes. The acronym ASSERT-D is a reminder to Assess and Screen for Eye health and Refer or Treat patients with Diabetes.