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Diabetic Eye Exams
Protect your vision from diabetes-related eye disease.
Protect Your Vision From Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
Diabetes can affect the delicate blood vessels in the retina and lead to diabetic retinopathy and other eye complications. Importantly, these changes can begin before you notice any difference in your vision.
That’s why regular diabetic eye examinations are so important.
At Specs Appeal in Decatur, we use advanced retinal imaging and diagnostic technology to look for early signs of diabetes-related eye disease and carefully monitor changes over time.
What We Look For
A comprehensive diabetic eye evaluation allows us to assess for:
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic macular edema
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Other changes affecting the retina and your vision
Normal Retina vs. Diabetic Retinopathy: What Changes in the Eye Look Like
A healthy retina compared with diabetic retinopathy. Common signs of diabetic eye disease include hard exudates, hemorrhages, and microaneurysms, which can damage vision if left untreated—leading to blindness.
When appropriate, we can also communicate our findings with your primary care physician or diabetes care provider and coordinate treatment with a retinal specialist if more advanced care is needed.
Thorough Medical Eye Care—Without Feeling Rushed
Technology is only part of good medical eye care. Your doctor will personally review your findings with you, explain what we’re seeing, answer your questions, and help you understand how to protect your vision.
You receive sophisticated medical eye care with the personal experience of a private optometry practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need an eye exam if my vision is fine?
Diabetes can damage the retina long before you notice changes in your vision. Regular exams allow us to detect problems early.
How often should I have a diabetic eye exam?
Most people with diabetes should have a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year, although your doctor may recommend more frequent visits based on your eye health.
Will my results be shared with my primary care doctor?
Yes. When appropriate, we can communicate your eye health findings with your primary care physician or endocrinologist to support your overall diabetes care.
Protect Your Vision from Diabetes
Diabetes can affect your eyes long before you notice changes in your vision. If you have diabetes, schedule a comprehensive diabetic eye exam at Specs Appeal in Decatur to detect problems early and preserve your vision.