How Does Diabetes Affect My Eyes?
If you’re living with diabetes, we want to help you protect your eye health. Diabetes affects the way your body regulates its sugar levels, and high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the eyes, increasing your risk of various eye conditions and diseases.
Diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, glaucoma, cataracts and presbyopia are all ways that diabetes can affect your eyes. It can impact your vision and may cause blindness. Some of these conditions often show no symptoms until they’re more advanced, but they can be detected and managed early when you receive routine eye exams.
We’ll help you monitor your vision and eye health. Schedule an appointment with us today.
How Often Do I Need to Get a Diabetic Eye Exam?
We recommend annual, comprehensive eye exams for anyone living with diabetes. However, you may require more frequent eye exams based on your individual needs. We’ll take the time to understand your health concerns before recommending a personalized eye exam schedule.
Approximately 3.7 million Canadians are living with diabetes. Early signs of diabetes can be detected during a comprehensive eye exam.
Common Diabetic Eye Diseases
Diabetes can lead to various eye diseases that, if left untreated, may result in vision loss. Regular, comprehensive eye exams are crucial for early detection and management. At Orillia Optometry, we’re committed to helping preserve your vision. We prioritize your eye health by monitoring and addressing common diabetic eye diseases.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina. This condition often shows no early warning signs but can lead to severe vision loss if untreated. Regular eye exams are important for detecting changes and preventing progression.
Diabetic macular edema is a complication of diabetic retinopathy in which fluid accumulates in the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp vision. It can cause blurred vision and vision loss. Early detection through comprehensive eye exams is important for treatment and sight preservation.
Schedule Your Next Eye Exam Today
We can help our patients living with diabetes protect their eye health and vision. If you’re due for a diabetic eye exam, schedule an appointment with us today.
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- Phone: 705-326-3121
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