Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes and a potentially sight-threatening disease. It damages the blood vessels in the retina and can get worse over time. Regular screenings are important for people with diabetes as many symptoms may not develop until the diabetic retinopathy is quite severe.
The sooner we detect it, the more effectively we can treat it. There are various exam methods but the most common ones include:
For those patients who have a diagnosis of Diabetes type 1 or type 2, getting a full eye exam yearly is very important.
Diabetes can affect the integrity of the blood vessels due to the change in blood sugar that can occur in the body. Getting a dilated eye exam yearly with an Optometrist will allow us to take a more in-depth look at all parts of the retina to confirm if diabetes is affecting the retinal blood vessels. If we do see diabetic retinopathy on your retina, we will let you know your follow-up schedule and how we can communicate with your family doctor or specialist to get you the treatment that you need.
Diabetic retinopathy can get worse over time and can be a potentially sight threatening eye condition, so getting eye exams for early detection of disease is the best thing you can do to make sure your eyes are healthy!
Blink Eyewear is the largest provider of vision services and care in Calgary, operating no fewer than 3 accessible locations across the region. All of our stores are inventoried with the most sought-after designer and commercial frames and eyewear for all occasions and purposes.
Home to experienced optometrists and opticians, our stores also offer comprehensive eye exams to individuals of all ages, emergency eye care, and the treatment and management of eye conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Blink Eyewear boasts the largest collection of eyewear in Calgary, but our 3 locations are also home to the region’s finest optometrists. Just as you will not find a better store to shop for your eyewear, you will not find a better vision clinic to do your eye exam or treat your eye condition.
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