Eye Health Resources
Diabetes and Eye Health
Why diabetes-related eye evaluations focus on the retina, and how findings are shared with your other providers.
Diabetes and Eye Health: the short answer
Diabetes can affect the blood vessels of the retina, sometimes before vision changes are noticeable. That is why evaluation and monitoring are recommended on a schedule rather than only when something feels wrong.
What the visit focuses on
The examination gives particular attention to the retina and the blood vessels within it, along with your vision and the rest of your eye health.
Coordinating with your other providers
With your permission, findings can be shared with the physician managing your diabetes, so your care is not split between offices that never speak to each other.
Questions patients ask
Next Step
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