Diabetic Eye Exam
Thanks to years of experience, Clayton M. Anderson OD provides diabetic eye exams for patients. Whether you are a candidate for eye disease or you have diabetes, a specialized eye exam will diagnose related conditions. Learn more about diabetic eye exams and how this test will protect you from eye or vision loss.
What is a Diabetic Eye Exam
A diabetic eye exam provides a detailed view of the eye and vision as related to diabetes. A patient with diabetes has more concerns about visual acuity, depth perception, and eye movement. Diabetics are also likely to develop diabetic eye diseases, such as:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Diabetic macular edema
These eye and vision issues are related to diabetes because blood glucose levels remain either too high or too low at times. As a result, a patient can suffer from serious and long-term vision loss, including blindness and diabetic retinopathy. Early detection and diagnosis and subsequent eye treatment are important for saving vision from permanent loss.
Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a major eye condition related to leaking blood vessels around the eye. If left untreated, it can cause permanent vision loss. A diabetic eye exam looks closely for indications of diabetic retinopathy, which would be less noticeable in a basic eye exam.
Do I Need a Diabetic Eye Exam
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes now is the right time to see an eye doctor for a diabetic eye exam. Here at Clayton M. Anderson OD, our eye doctors are ready to provide you with a focused eye exam that considers your level of care for diabetes.
If you do not have diabetes, diabetic eye disease will not concern you. However, other eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts are associated with diabetes. Therefore, if you are diagnosed with glaucoma and/or cataracts, you may be a candidate for a diabetic condition.
Getting a Diabetic Eye Exam
Consult with our pair of eye doctors at Clayton M. Anderson OD for a diabetic eye exam. We offer comprehensive eye care and vision services, including any diagnosis, treatment, and vision correction. Contact our eye doctor today to schedule an eye exam as a diabetic patient in need of eye and vision care.
