People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to lose vision than those who are not diabetic. As soon as you've been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to have a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year.

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina that cause leaking of fluid and/or blood into the retina. It can cause "blind spots," blurry vision, and vision loss. Vision may change from day to day, or even from morning to evening. This fluctuating vision can interfere with many, if not most, everyday activities.

People with diabetes are at a greater risk of several other ocular conditions. It is important to have a complete eye exam annually for early detection and management.

At Bay Eye Center we perform a thorough retinal exam through dilated pupils to check for any diabetic complications including diabetic retinopathy.