Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetes & Eye Health

Diabetes can affect anyone, and dramatically impact your eye health. Diabetes can lead to several serious eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Even if your eyes feel fine and your vision does not change, regular eye exams are important for everyone with diabetes. Early detection and treatment can help prevent serious eye conditions and protect your eye health in the long term.

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Exam Frequency

Living with diabetes means taking extra steps to protect your vision. That’s why the recommendation is annual eye exams for everyone with diabetes, no matter how long you’ve had it.

Depending on your situation, your eye doctor may suggest more regular exams. Early detection is crucial, and even if you feel fine, diabetes can quietly damage your eyes without any noticeable symptoms.

Why Are Diabetic Eye Exams Important?

Diabetes can affect the tiny blood vessels in your eyes. Over time, this can lead to conditions like diabetic retinopathy, where the retina becomes damaged, or diabetic macular edema, which causes swelling in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision.

These changes often happen without any noticeable symptoms, and if left untreated, these slow-developing complications can lead to vision loss.

A comprehensive eye exam can help detect any diabetic-related eye concerns. The earlier changes are detected, the sooner you can be treated, and the lower the risk of vision loss.

What To Expect at Your Diabetic Eye Exam

A diabetic eye exam involves a comprehensive eye health evaluation and typically begins with a standard vision test. Your eye doctor will also inquire about your diabetic history and any visual symptoms you may be experiencing.

During your exam, electroretinography (ERG) will measure the electrical activity of the retina and assess its function. Your eye doctor will also use optomap imaging technology to obtain a wide-angle view of the retina without the need for pupil dilation, checking to see if there is damage to the retina.