Diabetic Eye Exams

Anyone with diabetes is encouraged to get regular eye exams. Patients with diabetes are vulnerable to several serious eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma. If left undetected or untreated, diabetic eye conditions can lead to poor vision or even permanent vision loss. However, with early detection, treatment, and proper blood sugar management, patients with diabetes can enjoy healthy vision for many years. Diabetic eye exams play a crucial role in the early detection of these conditions.

Here is what you can expect during a diabetic eye exam:

• Your ophthalmologist will ask you about your medical and vision history.
• Next, you will read an eye chart.
• The doctor will then examine the retina in the back or your eye using an instrument called an ophthalmoscope.
• Often, your doctor will administer drops to dilate your pupils and use a special light called a slit lamp to view the retina.
• During a diabetic eye exam, your doctor will also check your eyes for cataracts and glaucoma.

Contact us online or give us a call at (864) 583-5312, to find out more about this exam and if you should have one.