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Diabetes & Your Eye Health
Diabetes can affect the health of your eyes even before you notice any changes in your vision. Over time, high blood sugar levels may damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, increasing the risk of serious eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma.
The good news is that early detection makes a major difference. A yearly comprehensive dilated eye exam allows your eye doctor to carefully examine the back of the eye and identify early signs of disease—often before symptoms begin. When caught early, many diabetes-related eye conditions can be treated or managed to help protect your vision.
At Eye Health Optometry, we use advanced diagnostic technology to monitor your eye health and detect changes as early as possible. If you have diabetes or are at risk, regular eye exams are one of the most important steps you can take to preserve your sight.
Protect your vision—schedule your annual diabetic eye exam today.
A Journey Through the Human Eye: How We See
"We depend on our eyes more than any other sense, however many of us take this precious gift for granted. Without them, we could not experience a beautiful sunset, see the faces of our loved ones, or view the natural marvels of the world. We rely on our eyesight for so much, but most people have only a vague idea of how our eyes work. There are actually many different parts of the eye working together to form a unique self-sustaining system. Though smaller than a ping-pong ball, the eye allows us to see, while cleaning, moisturizing and disinfecting itself at the same time."
How Do Glasses Help Us See?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
“What Are Those Floaty Things In Your Eye?”
“Eye floaters can be clumpy or stringy; light or dark. They are caused by clumps or specks of undissolved vitreous gel material floating in the dissolved gel-like fluid (vitreous) in the back of the eye, which casts shadows on the retina when light enters the eye.”