Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can increase your risk of many health conditions, including those related to the eye.
At PerFit Vision, Dr. Tan provides diabetic eye exams to monitor eye health for those with diabetes as well as comprehensive care to minimize damage and vision changes. While it directly influences the levels of sugar in your blood, it indirectly influences your entire body. It is especially important for diabetics to have regular eye exams due to risks of diabetic retinopathy, which is a complication that can even lead - if untreated - to complete loss of sight. If you have diabetes, it’s critical to stay on top of your optic health. And regular exams prevent serious visual deterioration before it starts.
During these special exams, we place extra emphasis on early detection, carefully searching for any signs of damage that might go unnoticed. (This attention to detail is absolutely crucial, as sometimes diabetes can cause visual harm without exhibiting any warning signs or symptoms.)