Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
With our knowledgeable optometrists, thorough diabetic retinopathy exams, and emphasis on early detection, Vision Specialists is here to be your go-to resource to limit diabetes’ impact on your eye health — and to preserve your clear sight.
Diabetic Retinopathy?
As the leading cause of blindness in patients with diabetes, diabetic retinopathy is a common complication that can significantly hinder your eyesight. High blood sugar from diabetes can harm blood vessels in the retina — a vital structure that converts what you see into something the brain can understand. These damaged vessels can block blood flow or leak into the retina, leading to blurry sight, floaters, dark spots, and eventually even severe vision loss.
Risk Factors
You have a chance of developing diabetic retinopathy whether you have type 1, type, 2, or gestational diabetes. You could be at higher risk depending on your age, lifestyle, family medical history, how long you’ve had diabetes, and how well-managed it is: that’s part of the reason it’s so important to start tracking and managing early!
How We Detect
Diabetic retinopathy often shows no obvious warning signs until damage is done, which makes regular comprehensive eye exams vital to detect complications before they impact your vision or quality of life. With their experience and leading diagnostic equipment, our talented doctors can detect diabetic retinopathy and diabetes as early as possible, ensuring you can get your diabetes — and eyesight — under control.