Protect Your Visual Health
If you’re living with diabetes, your eyes require special care and attention. We offer eye exams tailored to the needs of patients with diabetes and prediabetes, helping you better manage your eye health and monitor any changes.
During your eye exam, we consider more than just the physical exam. We aim to gain a deeper understanding of your overall health by reviewing your health history, concerns, and questions. Our comprehensive eye exams combine conversation, diagnostic technology, and a thorough exam by an optometrist to get a full picture of your health.
Let us help you protect your vision. Book your diabetic eye exam with us today.
How Often Do I Need a Diabetic Eye Exam?
People with diabetes should have a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. Eye exams are vital in protecting your eyes against potential complications of diabetes. Once we have a better understanding of your health, we’ll tailor a schedule based on your needs.
Regular eye exams add an extra layer of defence against eye diseases caused by diabetes by helping us detect changes often before they impact your vision. Catching signs early allows for early intervention, reducing the risk of vision loss.
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?
Diabetes can affect the blood vessels in your eyes, leading to eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular edema.
- Diabetic retinopathy is caused by long-term uncontrolled blood sugar, which damages the blood vessels in the retina, leading to vision loss if untreated.
- Diabetic macular edema is a possible complication of diabetic retinopathy that causes swelling of the retina, impacting central vision.
- Open-angle glaucoma can develop due to increased pressure in the eye from diabetic eye diseases.
- Cataracts can develop earlier in people with diabetes and should be monitored.
While regular eye exams are important to monitor eye health in people with diabetes, an exam may also detect undiagnosed diabetes based on its impact on the retina. Through our whole health philosophy, we’ll always check for any indications of health problems during our eye exams.
Monitoring Eye Health with Technology
Our diagnostic technology plays an important role in monitoring your overall eye health. In-depth testing allows us to check for any areas of concern in your eyes and provides a point of reference for future changes. Some of the technology we use to examine your eye health includes:
- Optos retinal imaging: Provides a high-resolution image of your retina, allowing us to examine the blood vessels in your eye for any signs of damage.
- Optovue iVue OCT: Scans your retina (back of the eye), cornea (front of the eye), and eye pressure for an overall picture of your eye health.
- RETeval: Evaluates the function of your eyes by measuring how quickly your cells respond to light and how strongly they react.
Your Healthy Vision Is Our Priority
At Eyecare Plus, we’re proud to offer compassionate, thorough eye care that prioritizes healthy eyes. That’s why we approach your care with a combination of innovative technology and personal connection. We’re here to support you in managing your diabetes and protect your vision from its potential impacts.
Take the first step in taking care of your eyes today. Book an eye exam with us at one of our 6 locations around Greater Nashville and the surrounding area.
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Antioch (Hickory Hollow)
- 5323 Mt. View Road
- Antioch, TN 37013-2308
Clarksville
- 2024 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Suite C
- Clarksville, TN 37040-6879
Hendersonville
- 386 W Main Street, Suite 104
- Hendersonville, TN 37075-3349