Protecting Your Vision with Regular Diabetic Eye Exams
Regular eye exams are essential for protecting your vision and overall eye health. We recommend people with diabetes have a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. Based on your unique circumstances, we’ll create an exam schedule that suits your needs.
Diabetes can increase the risk of certain eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and even glaucoma. These diseases can develop without noticeable symptoms in the early stages.
Early detection allows for better management and helps prevent long-term vision loss. Taking care of your eyes is an essential part of managing your overall health. Schedule your eye exam with us today!
Why Do I Need a Diabetic Eye Exam?
Diabetes affects the blood vessels throughout your body, including those in your eyes. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina (the back of your eye). If left untreated, this can lead to vision problems or even permanent loss of sight.
Fortunately, regular diabetic eye exams help catch these issues early, even before you notice any changes in your vision.
Eye Complications Associated with Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy is a common condition associated with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the retina. When these blood vessels leak or become blocked, it can cause blurry vision, floaters, or even complete vision loss.
Diabetic macular edema occurs when the macula (central part of the retina) swells. The blood vessels in your eyes leak, causing fluid to build up and thicken in your retina. This can cause scotomas (dark spots), blurry or double vision, or floaters.
You may not notice symptoms in the early stages. Early diagnosis through regular eye exams is key to managing these conditions effectively.
Our Diagnostic Technology
Managing diabetes requires regular monitoring of your eye health, and our diagnostic technology plays a key role in detecting early signs of diabetic eye conditions. During your diabetic eye exam, we provide a thorough evaluation using:
- Optos retinal imaging: This wide-field retinal scan provides a detailed view of the retina, helping us identify potential issues like diabetic retinopathy at the earliest stages.
- Fundus imaging: With high-resolution imaging of the back of the eye, we can track changes in the blood vessels and detect any signs of diabetic damage to the retina.
- OCT macular scans: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) offers cross-sectional images of the retina, allowing us to assess the thickness of the macula and spot any fluid buildup or other issues linked to diabetes.
These tools help us monitor your eye health over time.
Take Control of Your Eye Health
Managing diabetes involves more than just monitoring blood sugar—it’s also about taking care of your eyes. Regular diabetic eye exams are essential in detecting potential issues early and preserving your vision.
Schedule your diabetic eye exam today, and let us help you protect your vision for the future.
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Our Why
At Oceanside Optometry Clinic, we believe in challenging the status quo in everything we do. We believe in thinking and acting differently about how eye care is delivered and experienced.
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We challenge the status quo by creating a simple, enjoyable, educational optometric experience that helps our patients feel informed so they can make decisions, resulting in the freedom and knowledge to inspire self-directed solutions.
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Oceanside Parksville
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- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
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- Phone: 250-248-8003
- Fax: 250-984-0755
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- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
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- Phone: 250-390-1447
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- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
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