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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which the blood vessels at the back of the eye become damaged, harming the retina. Symptoms can include floaters, blurriness, dark spots, difficulty perceiving colors, and even blindness. The condition may not present with symptoms at first, making a yearly dilated eye exam important as it can catch the condition in its earliest stages.

Diabetic Macular Edema

The macula is the part of the retina that you need to make out the details of what is in front of you, like when you're reading, driving, or seeing faces. Diabetic macular edema occurs when diabetes causes the macula to swell. Over time, this destroys the sharp vision, causes partial vision loss, or even results in blindness.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness if not treated early.

Cataracts

The lenses in our eyes become cloudy as we age, leading to blurred vision. People with diabetes are more likely to experience cataracts and are more likely to develop them earlier.

The best way to manage your diabetes and keep your eyes healthy is to control your blood sugar, quit smoking, and receive a dilated eye exam at our Denver office once a year. This eye exam can help detect problems in their earliest stages when they can be treated with diabetes management. For more advanced cases, we offer a range of corrective treatments like injections, laser therapy, and surgery.