Protecting Your Vision: Diabetic Eye Exams at Clear View Optix
Diabetes affects every part of the body, but the eyes, with their tiny, delicate blood vessels, are especially vulnerable. Diabetic eye exams are an essential part of managing diabetes and protecting your vision.
Contact us today to schedule your diabetic eye exam. We offer weekly slots for diabetic eye exams.
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Diabetes & Your Vision
Diabetes disrupts your body’s ability to manage blood sugar levels. When left unmanaged, high blood sugar can disrupt your entire system and your eyes in many ways. Without insulin, your blood glucose levels can rise, leading to serious complications, including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.
How Diabetes Affects the Eyes
Diabetes can affect your blood vessels throughout your body, but especially the delicate vessels in your eyes. Diabetic eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, can develop without any noticeable symptoms in their early stages.
Regular diabetic eye exams are crucial for early detection and timely intervention, significantly reducing the risk of vision loss.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when tiny bulges protrude from the blood vessels in your eyes. High blood sugar levels can weaken these blood vessels, causing them to leak or close. In its early stages, there may be no noticeable symptoms. However, if left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to severe vision loss or even blindness.
Diabetic macular edema is a complication of diabetic retinopathy. When fluid leaks from damaged blood vessels, it can accumulate in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. This swelling can cause blurred or distorted vision and difficulty seeing colors.
Eye Exams & Early Detection
Because diabetes can risk eye health, regular eye exams help protect your vision. An annual exam is recommended for those with diabetes, but your optometrist may recommend more frequent exams depending on your needs.
Early detection of diabetic eye diseases allows for fast treatment, minimizing the risk of vision loss.
Working Together for Healthy Vision
At Clear View Optix, we believe in building strong relationships with our patients. Your optometrist will work closely with you to develop a personalized diabetic eye care plan tailored to your specific needs.
Do not wait until you experience vision issues—be proactive about your eye health and schedule your appointment with us today.
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Mulberry Grove Proffesional Plaza
- 8481 SE 165th Mulberry Lane
- The Villages, FL 32162
