DIABETIC EYE EXAMS

Complications from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on your eyesight and overall eye health. Those living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are required to have their eyes examined each year. Call to schedule your appointment today!

What to Expect

HOW DIABETES AFFECTS THE EYES

One of the known side effects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is vision loss. Some of the causes of vision loss in diabetics include diabetic retinopathy, macular edema (which usually develops along with diabetic retinopathy), cataracts, and glaucoma. With routine visits to your eye care professional, you can manage any vision problems resulting from diabetes.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Give us a call if you are experiencing changes in your vision. These changes may be caused by diabetic retinopathy as a result of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes:

  • Blurring

  • Spots

  • Flashes

  • Blind spots

  • Distortion

  • Difficulty reading or doing detail work

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