Diabetic patients are at higher risk for ocular complications. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the working age population (20-75) in North America. In order to monitor for these complications, our optometrists recommend an annual ocular health examination.
This examination should include dilation, where eye drops are used to temporarily hold open the pupil of the eye to allow for detailed examination of the eye’s internal structures.
As with any medically necessary service, Alberta Health Care covers the dilated portion of the exam. This coverage is available for patients of all ages but may not cover the remainder of your eye exam. Please contact us or visit our Edmonton clinic for more information.
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Diabetic patients are at higher risk for ocular complications. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the working age population (20-75) in North America. In order to monitor for these complications, our optometrists recommend an annual ocular health examination. This examination should include dilation, where eye drops are used to temporarily hold open the pupil of the eye to allow for detailed examination of the eye’s internal structures. As with any medically necessary service, Alberta Health Care covers the dilated portion of the exam. This coverage is available for patients of all ages but may not cover the remainder of your eye exam. Please contact us for more information.
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Visual field loss or changes
- Visual flashing or floaters in the eye
- Intermittent double vision
- Blurring or shifts in vision
- HOWEVER, diabetic eye disease is usually ASYMPTOMATIC in the early stages
- Visual field loss or changes
- Visual flashing or floaters in the eye
- Intermittent double vision
- Blurring or shifts in vision
- HOWEVER, diabetic eye disease is usually ASYMPTOMATIC in the early stages
People with diabetes should have comprehensive eye exams annually. More chances to catch diabetic eye diseases usually means more time to manage them should they appear. In some cases, an eye exam can even show signs of diabetes in people who do not know they have it yet.
People with diabetes should have comprehensive eye exams annually. More chances to catch diabetic eye diseases usually means more time to manage them should they appear. In some cases, an eye exam can even show signs of diabetes in people who do not know they have it yet.
Diabetes affects over 3.3 million Canadians and raises their risks for potentially serious eye diseases. If you live with diabetes, you should be extra diligent about seeing your optometrist for regular eye exams and following their recommendations.
Not all diabetic eye diseases show noticeable symptoms until they have become severe. Trust the optometrists at River City Eye Care to monitor your eye health.
Diabetes affects over 3.3 million Canadians and raises their risks for potentially serious eye diseases. If you live with diabetes, you should be extra diligent about seeing your optometrist for regular eye exams and following their recommendations.
Not all diabetic eye diseases show noticeable symptoms until they have become severe. Trust the optometrists at River City Eye Care to monitor your eye health.