Diabetic Eye Exams

Am I at risk of diabetic eye disease?

Anyone who suffers from diabetes, whether it be Type 1 or Type 2, could be at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. However, the condition is more likely in certain situations. These include if:

• your blood sugar levels are uncontrolled or poorly controlled

• you have a long history of diabetes

• you have high blood pressure (hypertension) or high cholesterol

• you are pregnant

Regular diabetic eye exams will enable your eye doctor to monitor your condition and ensure that any signs of diabetic retinopathy are detected early and referred for treatment if necessary.

What to expect from diabetic eye exams?

The process of a diabetic eye exam is very simple and straightforward. In fact, in most instances, it is included within the other elements of a comprehensive eye exam and you may not even realize that you have had a specific test to check for diabetes-related complications. A defining component of the diabetic eye exam is the dilation of the pupils. The results of your exam will be forwarded to your primary care provider or endocrinologist.

​​​​​​​If you have further questions about the diabetic eye exam, please contact our knowledgeable team.