Diabetic Eye Exam

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that increases chances of diabetic retinopathy. The diabetic retinopathy damages the vessels present at the back of your eyes. In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy causes no symptoms or vision problems but at the end it can cause blindness.

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As the disease progresses symptoms may include:

Increased number of floaters in your vision
Blurred vision
Poor night vision
Fluctuated vision
Vision loss

Diabetes is a serious health condition therefore a diabetic patient needs to be more conscious about his overall health including eyes and should schedule appointments frequently.

Diagnosis and Treatment:

Careful and timely management of diabetes is the best way to prevent vision loss. A diabetes victim needs to visit optometrist every year for a comprehensive eye exam. Pregnancy can also worsen diabetic retinopathy. Doctor may recommend additional eye exams during the pregnancy time period.

A diabetic eye exam is a comprehensive exam of eyes of diabetic patients. This exam is planned to evaluate health of eyes and diabetes related eye conditions.

In diabetic eye exam, doctor will perform a dilated eye exam to see the rear of your eye, your optic nerve, and the veins present in the back of your eye. In case the doctor discovers diabetic retinopathy, he will prescribe you a treatment plan to control the disease and maintain future eye health.

Mild retinopathy can be treated by controlling blood sugar level. In case of severe diabetic retinopathy, the doctor may refer you to ophthalmologist for laser or conventional surgery.

Contact Our Optometrist :

Are You Looking For A Specialized And Experienced Eye Doctor For A Diabetic Eye Exam ?

So at Tosee2020, we have the experience and background necessary to treat just about any condition you may experience. We will recommend the ideal treatment plan to help you maintain clear vision and healthy eyes for years to come.

Please contact Tosee2020 using the form on this page or call 630.545.1090 OR 630.424.0038 today to schedule an appointment.

We serve patients from (Glen Ellyn,Addison,Lombard,Bloomingdale,Lisle,Downers Grove,Wheaton,Naperville,Darien,Villa Park) Illinois and surrounding areas.