A Look at How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes

If you have diabetes, your eye doctor is an important member of your care team. By having regular eye exams in Derry , your eye doctor can diagnose eye health issues early when they are most treatable. This video examines the impact diabetes can have on your eyes.

When your blood glucose levels are high, your blood vessels can become damaged, including the blood vessels that supply the eyes with oxygen and nutrients. When left untreated, this damage can cause severe vision loss and even blindness. During an eye exam, your eye doctor will dilate your eyes to look for signs of diabetes-related eye damage so you can get the condition under control before you experience significant vision problems.