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Protect Your Eyes with Diabetic Eye Care

Diabetes isn’t only about managing blood sugar levels; it’s about safeguarding your overall well-being, including your vision. At ReFocus Eye Health in Meriden, we recognize the intricate connection between diabetes and eye health and provide specialized care to preserve your vision.

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Decoding Diabetes: How It Impacts
Your Vision

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes glucose (blood sugar). There are two main types: type 1, where the body doesn’t produce insulin, and type 2, where the body doesn’t use insulin properly. The high levels of blood sugar associated with diabetes can lead to several eye conditions, often collectively referred to as diabetic eye disease.

Diabetic Eye Complications

The following eye issues are related to high blood sugar levels and diabetes:

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Diabetic Retinopathy

This condition damages the blood vessels in the retina — the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It's the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in adults.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

DME occurs when fluid leaks into the macula, the part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision. It can cause blurriness and, if untreated, lead to vision loss.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Cataracts

Diabetes increases the risk of developing cataracts, clouding the eye's lens. People with diabetes tend to develop cataracts earlier.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Glaucoma

Diabetes doubles the risk of glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Blurry Vision

Fluctuating blood sugar levels can cause temporary vision changes, affecting focus and clarity.

Get Expert Diabetic Eye Care in Meriden

ReFocus Eye Health’s diabetic eye care services are tailored to safeguard your vision. With experienced eye doctors and advanced technology, we offer thorough examinations to detect diabetic eye complications early. We prioritize your well-being, ensuring personalized care that addresses your needs. Regular check-ups are crucial in managing this condition and its consequences. Discover comprehensive diabetic eye care in Meriden.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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