https://www.eyeoutfitters.com Eye Outfitters Blog https://irp.cdn-website.com/935280bf/dms3rep/multi/eyeoulogotrans-2.png https://www.eyeoutfitters.com https://www.eyeoutfitters.com/november-is-diabetic-eye-disease-awareness-month <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <strong> November is Diabetic Eye Health Disease Awareness Month </strong> </h3> <h3> <br/> </h3> <h3> <strong> Part 1: Diabetes &amp; Your Eyes </strong> <span> <span> - What's the connection? </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/935280bf/dms3rep/multi/07a42347-f2b9-4980-b2ed-9711212d9f1f.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Did you know diabetes can affect your eyesight, even when your vision seems perfectly fine? </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> When managing diabetes, we often focus on blood sugar, diet and exercise.  But there's another important part of your health that deserves attention: </span> </span> <span> your eyes </span> <span> ! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Over time, elevated blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to your retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye). </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This can lead to several eye conditions, including: </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> * </span> </span> <strong> Diabetic Retinopathy (DR): </strong> </p> <p> <span> Damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> * </span> </span> <strong> Macular Edema: </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Swelling in the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> * </span> </span> <strong> Cataracts: </strong> </p> <p> <span> Clouding of the eye's natural lens. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> * </span> </span> <strong> Glaucoma: </strong> </p> <p> <span> Damage to the optic nerve, which can affect vision. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The important thing to remember is that diabetes-related eye conditions </span> </span> <span> can develop gradually </span> <span> <span> , sometimes without any noticeable complications. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> The good news? </strong> </p> <p> <span> Early detection and proper management </span> <span> <span> with your optometrist and staff can significantly reduce the risk of serious vision complications.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Taking care of your eyes is an important part of taking care of your overall health.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Have you had your eyes checked recently </strong> <span> <span> ?  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Book your comprehensive eye exam </span> <span> <span> and make your vision a priority.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> At </span> </span> <strong> Eye Outfitters, </strong> <span> <span> we have three optometrists on staff to help meet all of your eye care needs.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Dr. Caswell </span> </p> <p> <span> Dr. Carels </span> </p> <p> <span> Dr. Pangerl </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Give us a call:  1-204-725-0943 </span> </p> <p> <span> Proudly serving Brandon and the Westman area. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Your Eyes.  Your Health.  Your Future.  </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:03:56 GMT https://www.eyeoutfitters.com/november-is-diabetic-eye-disease-awareness-month thumbnail main image