Diabetic Related Eye Exams

Diabetic-Related Eye Exams at Kahala Eye Clinic

Diabetes can have a significant impact on eye health, increasing the risk of serious complications such as diabetic retinopathy and macular edema. At Kahala Eye Clinic, we emphasize the importance of regular diabetic eye exams to detect and treat these conditions early, preserving your vision and overall eye health.

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?

High and unstable blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the retina, leading to complications like:

• Diabetic retinopathy: This occurs when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged, leading to blood in the back of the eye and vision impairment or loss if untreated.

• Macular edema: Swelling in the macula (the central part of the retina) causing central vision loss.

• Cataracts and glaucoma: Diabetes increases your risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma at a younger age.
  
  

What to Expect During a Diabetic Eye Exam

At Kahala Eye Clinic, we perform comprehensive eye exams specifically tailored to diabetic patients. Our exams include:

• Dilated retinal exam: To thoroughly examine the retina and detect any signs of damage.

• Ocular coherence tomography (OCT): A scan to check for fluid in the retina or macular edema.

• Lifestyle and systemic health review: We ensure you are doing everything you can to stay in great shape.

• Share our findings: It is important that your medical care team knows what is going on with your eyes. We will send the results to your team promptly, so you can receive the best care from your providers.

By detecting diabetic eye conditions early, we can provide early treatments to prevent vision loss. Book your diabetic eye exam at Kahala Eye Clinic to safeguard your vision.