Diabetes can affect more than how your body processes glucose; there is a chance that it can affect your vision as well. A diabetes diagnosis increases your chances of developing eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma.
After receiving a diabetes diagnosis, there will be many changes you will need to adapt into your life, including taking control of your eye health. By maintaining regular eye exams with our optometrist, you can decrease the chances of developing eye diseases.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when too much sugar in your blood blocks the vessels behind your retina. Your eye then grows new blood vessels in an attempt to compensate, but these new vessels are delicate and can leak blood and fluids into your retina, causing further damage.
If left untreated, the disease can lead to blindness.
Cataracts are the slow “clouding” of your eye’s lens. After a diabetes diagnosis, the chances of developing cataracts increases.
People diagnosed with diabetes are twice as likely to develop open-angle glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is the slow damage of your optic nerve, causing vision damage.
Complete Family Eyecare uses state-of-the-art technology to diagnose eye diseases caused by diabetes.
If you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, take the time to book your next appointment. Eye exams can protect your vision and detect signs of disease before it causes permanent damage to your vision.
At complete family eyecare – your preferred optometrist in North York, we offer our optometry services in Chinese, Dari, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Farsi, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Urdu.
At complete family eyecare – your preferred optometrist in North York, we offer our optometry services in Chinese, Dari, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Farsi, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Urdu.
“Dr. Sameen Chatoo is an extremely pleasant and genuine person to be around. Top of the line service. She is extremely thorough with explanations and provides recommendations to assist your vision health. I drove 50 minutes to her office and have absolutely no regrets. Will be recommending to all my coworkers and friends. Thanks again doc, hope to see you soon.”
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“Dr. Chatoo is by far the kindest and most down-to-earth physician I have ever met. My cousin liked the glasses I got from her office so much that she called Dr. Chatoo to see if she could get herself a pair. Dr. Chatoo actually took the time to help my cousin find the glasses again, calling multiple different places and placing the order for her. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients, and I will be her patient for life. Thank you so much, Dr. Chatoo!”
“Had the best experience. Very chic and friendly place. Roya is one of the most friendly assistants. I came here for a visit before returning to uni, and she helped me get an appointment, AND my new eyeglasses ready all in less than a week. The doctor is also so detailed and helped explain everything concerning my eyes to me. Will definitely come back for my next check-up.”
Complete Family Eyecare - Your Local Optometrist North York
