Diabetes can affect the eyes even before vision changes are noticeable. Regular eye care helps monitor for diabetic eye disease and supports coordination with the rest of your health care team.
A thoughtful focus
- Monitoring for diabetes-related eye changes
- Clear communication about findings
- Coordination when additional care is appropriate
Preparing for your visit
- Bring an updated medication and health-history list
- Your optometrist will determine which examination elements are appropriate
- Ask how often you should return based on your personal risk
For general patient education, visit National Eye Institute: Diabetic eye disease ↗. This page is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice.