Diabetic Eye Exams
in VAUGHAN, THORNHILL, MAPLE, & RICHMOND HILL

Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular complication that affects the retina, the part of the eye responsible for processing light and firing messages to the brain through the optic nerve, allowing you to see.

Diabetic retinopathy can develop as a result of uncontrolled blood sugars, causing the blood vessels in the eyes to swell and leak into the retina. If left undetected or untreated, it can cause visual impairment or sight loss.

Luckily, it’s treatable, even before you notice symptoms. During your eye exam, we can take detailed retinal images to monitor movement and diagnose any changes.

Diabetes increases the risk of developing glaucoma, an eye condition that affects the optic nerve—your delivery system between the eyes and the brain. When the optic nerve sustains damage, it could lead to total vision loss.

Glaucoma can progress without symptoms appearing, making it essential to visit your optometrist regularly to detect the early signs using detailed diagnostics.

Cataracts are a common visual condition that often occurs in older adults. However, people with diabetes are more susceptible to developing cataracts at an earlier age. This condition affects the eye’s lens, the transparent layer behind the iris.

As you age, the lens becomes thicker and less flexible, and small tissues in the lens break down and clump together. These clumps block light from reaching the retina, resulting in blurry or cloudy vision.

When cataracts progress to significantly impact your vision, cataract surgery can offer a safe, effective option to restore your vision.