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We provide diabetic eye care at convenient locations throughout Kansas, making it easy to find specialized care close to home. Click below to locate the office nearest you.
What Can You Expect During a Diabetic Eye Exam?
At The EyeDoctors Optometrists, diabetic eye exams are performed by optometrists trained in diabetic eye care. The purpose of this exam is to identify any changes in the retina, optic nerve, or other areas of the eye that may be affected by diabetes. Detecting these issues early can greatly improve long-term outcomes.
A diabetic eye exam may include several types of tests:
Visual Acuity and Refraction Testing: You will read from an eye chart so the doctor can assess how clearly you see and determine whether you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
Dilated Eye Exam and Ophthalmoscopy: Eyedrops are used to dilate your pupils so the doctor can clearly view the back of your eye. With tools such as a slit lamp or ophthalmoscope, the doctor examines the retina under bright light to look for diabetes-related damage.
Fluorescein Angiogram: A fluorescent dye is injected into a vein, and the doctor takes photos of the retina as the dye moves through its blood vessels. This helps reveal structural or functional changes commonly seen in diabetic retinopathy.
Glaucoma Testing: The doctor measures your eye pressure and examines the optic nerve for signs of glaucoma. Since diabetes increases the risk of developing glaucoma, this test is an important part of the exam.
The Importance of Diabetic Eye Exams
Like other parts of the body, diabetes can have a major impact on your eyes. In fact, diabetes significantly increases your risk for several serious conditions that can potentially lead to blindness if not caught and treated. You may not even know you have these conditions until your eyesight has already been permanently damaged. That’s why it’s very important to get regular diabetic eye exams. Unlike comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams are specially designed to look for and diagnose diabetic diseases of the eye, or conditions for which diabetes significantly increases the risk of.
For patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it’s recommended to get a diabetic eye exam right away, and then get one at least once a year afterwards. For patients who require more intensive ongoing treatment, your doctor may ask that you come in more often.
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