Eye disease is a common complication of diabetes, which can lead to blindness. If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk of developing eye disease.However, there are measures you can take to help keep your eyes healthy.
With regular eye examinations, your optometrist can diagnose diabetic eye disease at an early stage. Treatment at this stage can often prevent vision loss. Looking at the blood vessels in the eye also gives an indication of how diabetes is affecting other parts of the body. During the exam, your optometrist will assess your overall eye health, including a detailed look at the inside of your eye. Changes inside the retina can offer an early warning sign of damage to the heart, kidneys, and elsewhere in the body.Your optometrist will dilate your pupils with eye drops to get a good look at the back of your eye. Dilation can cause blurry vision for several hours, so someone should be available to drive you home from your exam.
Diabetes is associated with several eye health issues including cataracts and glaucoma, but the most well known diabetic eye disease is diabetic retinopathy. More info on Diabetic Retinopathy.
Progressive lenses are more complex than standard single-vision lenses because they provide multiple areas of vision, typically distance, intermediate and near, within one lens without a visible line. The more advanced lens designs, higher index materials, and newer technologies typically come with a higher price tag.
Sometimes. We can assess your existing frames to determine whether they are suitable for your new lenses. We always recommend getting a new pair which also comes with a warranty. Factors such as the frame age, condition, size, shape and the new prescription all need to be considered.
Yes. Prescription sunglasses can be made in a variety of lens designs and materials. They can provide clear vision while protecting your eyes from the harmful UV rays outdoors.
It can take up to 4 weeks for your eyes and brain to adjust to a new prescription, especially if there has been a significant prescription change or you've switched to a different lens design, such as progressives. If your glasses continue to feel uncomfortable or your vision doesn't seem right, please contact us so we can assess the fit and prescription and rule out any ocular health causes for changes in vision.
Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregular shape of the eye's cornea or lens. Instead of light focusing evenly on one point on the retina, it may focus in multiple areas, causing blurry or distorted vision at both near and far distances. Astigmatism is very common and can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
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