Your Eyes. Your Health. Your Future.
November is Diabetic Eye Health Disease Awareness Month
Part 1: Diabetes & Your Eyes - What's the connection?
Did you know diabetes can affect your eyesight, even when your vision seems perfectly fine?
When managing diabetes, we often focus on blood sugar, diet and exercise. But there's another important part of your health that deserves attention: your eyes!
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).
This can lead to several eye conditions, including:
* Diabetic Retinopathy (DR):
Damage to the small blood vessels in the retina.
* Macular Edema:
Swelling in the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision.
* Cataracts:
Clouding of the eye's natural lens.
* Glaucoma:
Damage to the optic nerve, which can affect vision.
The important thing to remember is that diabetes-related eye conditions can develop gradually, sometimes without any noticeable complications.
The good news?
Early detection and proper management with your optometrist and staff can significantly reduce the risk of serious vision complications.
Taking care of your eyes is an important part of taking care of your overall health.
Have you had your eyes checked recently?
Book your comprehensive eye exam and make your vision a priority.
At Eye Outfitters, we have three optometrists on staff to help meet all of your eye care needs.
Dr. Caswell
Dr. Carels
Dr. Pangerl
Give us a call: 1-204-725-0943
Proudly serving Brandon and the Westman area.
Your Eyes. Your Health. Your Future.
