Diabetes Eye Care

• Eye fluid pressure (Tonometry)
• Visual Acuity and Refraction
• Retinal Image
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

When your blood sugar levels soar, the tiny blood vessels in your eyes can suffer serious damage. Over time, diabetes that is not well-controlled can lead to permanent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. It is important to note that retinal blood vessels are some of the most sensitive in your body and frequent fluctuations in blood sugar levels, blood pressure and/or cholesterol levels can manifest in your eyes.  You can lower your risk of eye complications by practicing good diabetes management and by seeing an eye doctor at least once a year for a comprehensive eye exam.

• Visual Field Test

People with diabetes and high blood pressure have a greater risk of developing blocked blood vessels in the optic nerve and retina. Your eye doctor may recommend visual field testing to monitor your vision and detect vision loss early.