Diabetic Eye Exams in Peoria & Washington

Diabetic macular edema is a disease that is often caused by diabetic retinopathy. Fluids that leak from new, abnormal blood vessels find their way under the macula, creating swelling and permanently damage your vision.

Cataracts are a common eye condition that occurs when your eye’s clear, crystalline lens becomes rigid and opaque, creating a milky film that could affect your vision. Eyeglasses or contact lenses can help correct vision problems caused by cataracts, but the only way to remove the cataract is through cataract surgery.

Diabetes can increase the risk of developing cataracts.

Open-angle glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases in the country, affecting about 2.7 million Americans. However, diabetes nearly doubles the chances of developing open-angle glaucoma, making managing and monitoring your eye health imperative.

Open-angle glaucoma occurs when intraocular fluids build up in your eye, increasing your internal eye pressure. As this pressure increases, it damages the optic disc and permanently affects your vision.

Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) is another specialized imaging technology used to assess your retina’s health. OCTs operate similar to an ultrasound, but instead of sound, it uses light to capture cross-sectional images of your retina.

With this technology, your optometrist can detect the faintest signs of diabetic retinopathy, open-angle glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema.