Reviewed By: Susan DiSario, OD. Summary Most adults with diabetes need regular comprehensive dilated eye exams, but the starting point depends on the type of diabetes. Adults with Type 1 diabetes should generally have their first exam five years after diabetes begins. People with Type 2 diabetes should be examined at diagnosis. After the first […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Kimberly Carter, OD Eyes often seem fine until, almost overnight, road signs fade or print looks washed in fog. In many cases, the trouble started months earlier, deep inside the retina where fragile vessels and macular cells respond to high blood sugar. A once‑a‑year dilated diabetic eye exam remains the surest tool for […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jonathan Brugger Thanksgiving offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate loved ones by preparing nutrient-rich, eye-friendly dishes. Eye health is largely influenced by our diet, and incorporating specific foods can help guard against age-related eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Here’s a look at some nutritious foods to boost […]
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Reviewed By: Dr.Lowrey P. King, MD When you have diabetes, you already have plenty to manage. An eye appointment may not feel urgent, especially when you can still read, drive, and see clearly. But clear vision does not always mean your retina is healthy. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels inside your eyes before you […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jonathan Brugger Diabetic retinopathy can begin quietly. The retina may already be changing even when your vision seems normal. Knowing the diabetic retinopathy early signs means understanding that the first warning may not be something you can see or feel. This matters because diabetes can damage the small blood vessels that supply […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Peter B. Knowlton Summary Cataract eye surgery replaces the eye’s cloudy natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. Available options include monofocal lenses, toric correction for astigmatism, multifocal or trifocal lenses, extended depth-of-focus lenses, and the Light Adjustable Lens. The right choice depends on your eye health, visual priorities, comfort […]
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Reviewed By: Dr.Lowrey P. King, MD When you have diabetes, you already have plenty to manage. An eye appointment may not feel urgent, especially when you can still read, drive, and see clearly. But clear vision does not always mean your retina is healthy. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels inside your eyes before you […]
Read More… from Diabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms, Screening and Treatment Explained by Dr. King
Reviewed By: Dr. Jonathan Brugger Diabetic retinopathy can begin quietly. The retina may already be changing even when your vision seems normal. Knowing the diabetic retinopathy early signs means understanding that the first warning may not be something you can see or feel. This matters because diabetes can damage the small blood vessels that supply […]
Read More… from What Diabetic Retinopathy Looks Like Before You Notice Any Symptoms
Reviewed By: Dr. Peter B. Knowlton Summary Cataract eye surgery replaces the eye’s cloudy natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. Available options include monofocal lenses, toric correction for astigmatism, multifocal or trifocal lenses, extended depth-of-focus lenses, and the Light Adjustable Lens. The right choice depends on your eye health, visual priorities, comfort […]
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