Diabetic Eye Care
Diabetes affects the blood vessels, causing them to leak fluid, fats, and blood into the retina. This causes the retina to swell. If the disease is allowed to progress, new blood vessels can develop which hemorrhage and can pull off the retina causing a retinal detachment.
A yearly eye exam and close control of blood sugar and blood pressure are the three steps to preventing complications, including blindness, from this disease.
Warning Signs
Side vision is most often affected as vision starts to fade. Some warning signs include:
- •Blurred vision
- •Seeing colored rings around lights
- •Loss of side vision
- •Pain and redness of the eye
Three Steps to Preventing Complications
Yearly Eye Exam
Annual dilated eye exams to monitor retinal health.
Blood Sugar Control
Keeping blood glucose levels in a healthy range.
Blood Pressure Control
Managing blood pressure to protect blood vessels.
Have Diabetes? Schedule Your Annual Eye Exam.
Protect your vision — yearly exams are essential for diabetic patients.