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For patients with diabetes mellitus, you are probably aware of your body's inability to use and store sugar, and how it can affect your health.  You may become disoriented, tired or thirsty due to fluctuations in your blood sugar.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication associated with diabetes, and it the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans.

Although diabetic retinopathy is not painful, it can severely damage your vision.  Early forms of this disease are called non-proliferative or background retinopathy.  If either of these lead to macular edema, you may have difficulty with up-close work (such as reading), or you may notice a gradual blurring.  If the abnormal blood vessels bleed, then your vision may become spotty, hazy or disappear altogether.

Diabetic retinopathy can be treated, and if caught soon enough, vision loss can be prevented.  Therefore, it is extremely important to have a yearly dilated exam.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment for a dilated examination.