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Nov 2013
Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease
November has been designated as National Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Approximately 18 million Americans are affected by diabetes and nearly a third of those don’t even know they have the disease.
The longer an individual has diabetes without proper treatment, the more increased risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
Spektacles San Diego is committed to the eye health of our patients and our community and that’s why we want our blog to be a trusted resource for you to learn about vision and issues that can affect your eyes.
Here are a few things to consider that might be possible risk factors in the development of diabetic retinopathy.
- Has it been more than a year since you had a comprehensive eye exam?
- Do you ever suffer from blurry vision?
- Are you in your 20s, take insulin and have had diabetes for 5 or more years?
- Were you recently diagnosed with noninsulin-dependent diabetes?
- Do you have diabetes and suffer from high blood pressure?
It is important to have regular eye examinations to check for all sorts of possible eye health issues. A comprehensive eye exam includes dilating the pupils, which allows your eye doctor to check your eye’s blood vessels for anything out of the ordinary.
Blurry vision may also be a sign of a problem so don’t wait to make an appointment if you are experiencing that.
Eye health is crucial to your overall well-being. If you are having issues with your eyes or vision and would like a trusted expert opinion, one of our trained physicians would be happy to consult with you.
To learn more about San Diego’s leading optometry provider, Spektacles Optometry and Eyewear, visit us online at https://www.spektaclessandiego.com or give us a call at 760-452-2895.
