Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetes affects the entire body, including your eyes. At Vision North, we provide specialized diabetic eye exams—including monitoring for diabetic retinopathy. This condition occurs when high blood sugar compromises retinal blood vessels and oxygen flow. Because it rarely causes symptoms in its early stages, regular exams are essential for catching changes before they become severe.
To monitor for Diabetic Retinopathy, we use the following technologies:
Optos Fundus Photography
High-Resolution Monitoring: We use advanced Optos imaging to capture wide-field photos, comparing them side-by-side with previous visits to track changes over time.
Early Detection: Because diabetic retinopathy can impact patients of all ages, catching early signs is critical to preventing complications.
Quick & Simple: The process takes less than two minutes and involves a bright camera flash.
Optical Coherence Tomography
Cross-Sectional Imaging: Provides detailed cross-sectional views of the retina, helping our doctors monitor for early signs of swelling associated with diabetic retinopathy.
Quick & Comfortable: The test takes less than 10 minutes and involves no bright flashes—you'll simply be asked to focus on a target while the images are taken.