Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetes can affect your eyes in ways you may not notice until significant damage has already occurred. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetes-related eye condition, develops when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina. In its early stages, there are often no symptoms at all, making regular dilated eye exams the single most important step you can take to protect your vision.

At Avon Eye Care, we perform comprehensive diabetic eye exams that include a thorough evaluation of the retina using advanced imaging technology. We look for signs of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma, all of which occur at higher rates in patients with diabetes. Our findings are coordinated with your primary care physician or endocrinologist to support your overall diabetes management plan.

With early detection and proper management, the risk of severe vision loss from diabetic eye disease can be reduced by over 90%. We strongly recommend annual diabetic eye exams for all patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, even if your vision feels fine.