Diabetic Eye Care

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, diabetic eye care can reduce your risk of complications and help keep your eyes healthy. At Fremont Eye Center, board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon Ho Sun Choi, MD, offers diabetic eye care to teens and adults. Whether you’ve had diabetes for years or recently received a diagnosis, diabetic eye care can provide peace of mind and support your well-being. To make an appointment, call the Fremont, California, office today or click the online booking feature.

What is diabetic eye care?

Diabetic eye care provides comprehensive vision monitoring and treatment for people with diabetes.

Diabetes is a group of chronic diseases that cause high blood sugar. It’s often associated with issues such as nerve damage (neuropathy) and fatigue, but it can also increase the risk of various eye conditions, including vision loss. 

Diabetic eye care aims to detect and manage those complications early to protect your vision.

What types of issues can diabetic eye care treat?

Dr. Choi uses diabetic eye care to monitor and treat several complications of diabetes, including:

• Diabetic retinopathy
• Diabetic macular edema (DME)
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma

Many of these conditions develop slowly over months or years. However, they aren’t necessarily inevitable. Preventive measures, such as regular eye exams, can help lower the risk of severe outcomes and preserve your vision.

What does diabetic eye care involve?

Dr. Choi tailors diabetic eye care to each patient’s needs, goals, and health history. Even so, it typically involves:

Routine eye exams

Diabetes-related damage typically occurs slowly, so it doesn’t always present symptoms. Routine eye exams can identify changes before they lead to permanent vision loss. 

A diabetic eye exam is similar to a traditional eye exam, but it typically includes several other screens, including retinal imaging and eye pressure tests. These measures can reduce the risk of complications and catch issues like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy early.

Lifestyle counseling

There’s no cure for diabetes, but healthy lifestyle changes, such as eating a balanced diet, managing your blood sugar, and exercising regularly, can help prevent complications. 

Dr. Choi can make tailored recommendations that support the health of your eyes and your vision overall. 

Targeted treatment

Some people with diabetes need specialized eye care such as laser therapy, injections, or surgery. These treatments are typically recommended for related conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy. 

Who is a good candidate for diabetic eye care?

Anyone living with diabetes can benefit from diabetic eye care. Even if your diabetes is currently under control, partnering with Dr. Choi is one of the best things you can do to keep it in check. 

After a comprehensive eye exam and reviewing your diagnosis, Dr. Choi can make personalized treatment recommendations that align with your age, health history, and lifestyle.

To learn more about diabetic eye care, make an appointment at Fremont Eye Center today by calling the office or by clicking the online booking tool.