If you have diabetes, it is important for you to know that your eyes are at an increase risk of disease and disorder. Our
New Rochelle optometrist, Dr. Chris DiGiorgio, is here to inform you about those risks so you can increase your awareness and do your best to prevent those sorts of issues, and also seek treatment if you notice any symptoms developing. Having high blood sugar as a result of uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. In fact, diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults today. A cataract is a clouding over the lens of your eye. Cataracts can occur at any age, but most people encounter them later in life, unless you have diabetes. Then cataracts can occur earlier, and the condition also progresses faster. If you notice that your vision is blurry, you should visit our
New Rochelle optometrist so that we can evaluate you symptoms and offer treatment. Cataract surgery has proven to be very effective for many of Dr. DiGiorgio’s patients.
Eye Disease Testing New Rochelle
Another condition that tends to occur in people with diabetes is glaucoma. Glaucoma is a term that refers to a group of related conditions stemming from the same origin: an increased pressure on the optic nerve. Diabetes can exacerbate this problem. A final condition that is associated with diabetes is retinopathy. It is one of the leading causes of blindness associated with diabetes. Some of these conditions can develop quite significantly without noticeable symptoms present. That is why it is crucial for diabetics to visit our
New Rochelle optometrist regularly for comprehensive eye exams. Dr. DiGiorgio can then examine the current state of your eyes and uncover any underlying conditions that may be developing, allowing for more effective treatments to begin.
If you are interested in learning more about your eye health and the related services provided by our
New Rochelle optometrist, we encourage you to visit Dr. DiGiorgio’s website. There you can find plenty of additional information about these topics. If you have a question or comment for our eye care experts, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to give us a call directly at our practice, or send us a message using the contact form on our website. Dr. DiGiorgio and staff hope to see you soon.
By Dr. Chris DiGiorgio
October 11, 2013
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