Diabetic Eye Care: Protecting Your Sight from Retinopathy
The Connection Between Diabetes and Vision
Diabetes is a systemic condition that can affect the small blood vessels in your eyes, leading to Diabetic Retinopathy. Because early-stage retinopathy often has no symptoms, annual medical eye evaluations are the only way to prevent permanent vision loss.
Our Advanced Screening Protocol
We go beyond standard vision testing with clinical retinal health assessments.
- Digital Fundus Photography: We capture high-definition images of your retina to document the presence of microaneurysms or hemorrhages.
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): We use Advanced Diagnostic Technology to check for Diabetic Macular Edema (swelling in the central retina), which is a leading cause of vision blur in diabetic patients.
- Comprehensive Reports: We provide detailed reports of your findings to your GP or specialist to ensure your diabetes management team is fully informed.
Prevention and Management
Managing diabetic eye disease is a team effort. While we monitor the structural health of your eyes, we also provide guidance on how blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol impact your long-term vision.
Diabetic Eye Care FAQ
At least once a year, or more frequently if retinopathy is detected.
Advanced vision loss is difficult to reverse, but early changes can often be stabilized.