At the Koffler Vision Group, we suggest that if you have been diagnosed with diabetes you should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year. Our eye doctors may recommend more frequent visits depending on the severity of your disease.

A condition known as diabetic retinopathy may develop in the back of your eye without your knowing it. All types of diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy. This condition can get worse with time. Family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated glucose levels and the amount of time you have had the disease are all factors that affect this condition.

At our center we will keep a careful history of your diabetes, and will work closely with your primary diabetic doctor in monitoring your vision. We will determine the health of your eye by slit lamp examination, ultrasound and fluorescein angiography consultation. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding laser treatment or diabetic care. A number of publications are available through the center to help you understand your condition better.