Diabetic Eye Care: Safeguarding Your Vision

If you have diabetes, you know that taking care of your overall health is important. But did you know that diabetes can also affect your eyes? Diabetic eye care protects your vision and prevents serious eye problems. Our ReFocus Eye Health practice in Avon offers specialized care, ensuring your eyes remain healthy and clear.

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A Closer Look at Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar) or cannot use insulin effectively. There are two main types of diabetes:

Type 1 Diabetes: Typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
Type 2 Diabetes: This form of diabetes is more common and often develops in adulthood. In Type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin properly.

Diabetes can lead to various complications if not appropriately managed, including heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage, and vision impairment.

How Does It Affect Your Vision?

High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in your eyes, leading to a variety of eye problems, including:

Diabetic Retinopathy

This is the most common complication of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy damages the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

DME is a swelling of the macula, the central part of the retina. It can cause blurred vision and vision loss.

Cataracts

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens. People with diabetes are more likely to develop cataracts at a younger age.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. People with diabetes are at increased risk for developing glaucoma.

Discover Comprehensive Diabetic Eye Care in Avon

At ReFocus Eye Health, our eye doctors specialize in managing diabetic-related eye issues. Through advanced diagnostic tools and comprehensive evaluations, we monitor your eye health closely. We focus on early detection, proactive management, and education. We aim to empower you with the knowledge and support needed to preserve your vision, ensuring a brighter future despite diabetes-related challenges. Let us be your partners in safeguarding your vision. Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference expert care can make.

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Notes

For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.