Diabetic retinopathy is a medical eye condition which can affect those with uncontrolled diabetes or chronic diabetes. It has been found that after 15 years of diabetes, as much as 98% of type 1 diabetics, and 78% of type 2 diabetics have some form of retina impairment. Diabetic retinopathy can occur as signs of bleeding and inflammation in the eye. Unfortunately, diabetic retinopathy has become the leading cause of new cases of blindness in patients between the ages of 20-74 years old.

Regular dilated eye exams can help prevent vision loss with early identification and intervention. Working closely with primary care physicians, we value our patient sight and preservation of lifestyle above all else.

Note: Diabetic eye exams require dilation for full evaluation of the retina, and further testing and imaging may be required if signs of pathology are found