- Primary CareResearchers have found that diabetic patients who are able to maintain appropriate blood sugar levels have fewer eye problems than those with poor control. Diet and exercise play important roles in the overall health of those with diabetes. Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar closely with their primary care doctor or endocrinologist and be aware of their blood sugar range, as well as their A1C, a long term blood sugar reading that their doctor measures regularly.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve, resulting in vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. Often called ‘the sneaky thief of sight’, Glaucoma has no warning signs and is one of the leading causes of blindness.
- Macular DegenerationAt Eye Consultants, P.C., we recommend that you have a comprehensive eye examination every one to two years. Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Various eye and medical problems can be found by a routine eye test, including glaucoma, cataracts, high blood pressure, macular degeneration, and diabetes. People with diabetes should have their eyes examined at least once a year.
- Laser Eye SurgeryOur Doctors specialize in Comprehensive Eye Care including: Cataract/Lens Implant Surgery, Diabetic Laser Treatment, Glaucoma, Cornea, Retinal Surgery, Laser Vision Correction (LASIK) and Blepharoplasty.
- CataractsDiabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body can’t use or store sugar properly, elevating blood sugar levels. Patients with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma, but the disease’s affect on the retina is the main threat to vision.
- Cataract Surgery
- Eye ExamYour eye exam will involve a series of tests utilizing the latest in technology designed to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Each test during an eye exam evaluates a different aspect of your vision and your doctor will use different types of instruments to check all the areas of your eyes.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyWhen blood sugar gets too high, it damages the blood vessels in the eye, leading to diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in young and middle-aged adults. The longer someone has diabetes, the greater their chance of developing diabetic retinopathy.
- Blepharoplasty