DIABETIC EYE DISEASE
If you’re living with diabetes, you are at risk for certain conditions. One of them is vision problems caused by diabetic eye disease. In severe cases, this can lead to blindness.
Routine eye care is the most reliable way to protect your eyes and retain your vision while living with diabetes.
What is Diabetic Eye Disease?
Diabetic eye disease is an umbrella term for the eye issues that affect those with diabetes. Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes significantly increases the risk of blood vessel damage, especially in our eyes. This damage results in the most common diabetic eye disease – diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic eye disease also encompasses other vision conditions such as Diabetic macular edema, Cataracts, and Glaucoma.
Diabetic Eye Disease Symptoms
For those with diabetes, it is important to be aware of diabetic eye disease symptoms because the damage is typically permanent and difficult to repair once done. More importantly, diabetic eye disease is often symptomless in the early stages. That means you don’t even know the damage is occurring. That’s why routine, annual screening is critical to keep your eyes healthy.
Once diabetic eye disease progresses, you may experience symptoms, like difficulty focusing and noticing dark floaters or streaks in your eye.
At this point, it is absolutely necessary to visit an ophthalmologist to control the damage in your eyes.
Our Treatment Approach
Diabetic eye disease – no matter the type – is progressive. Maintaining your blood sugar and managing your diabetes is the best way to keep your eyes healthy. Make it a priority to schedule an annual eye exam. Our friendly staff will streamline the process and make your visit as thorough and comprehensive as possible.
Dr. Ruhi Soni takes the extra steps to address any retinal complications that come with diabetes. She does comprehensive diabetic eye exams, designs treatment plans to suit your case, and takes urgent action to control the damage. She will make it a priority to work with your primary doctor to coordinate a comprehensive plan of action.
At Soni Vision Institute, we emphasize the most advanced treatment options to control diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Soni utilizes state-of-the-art therapies to intervene and contain the damage.
If you are diabetic and believe you may have glaucoma or cataracts, we also provide specific treatment paths for these conditions. Please discover our treatment services for these conditions below.