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Diabetes care includes your eyes.
Plan an eye health visit with time to understand the findings and your next steps.
Why it matters
A retinal health check, even when vision feels fine.
Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Early diabetic retinopathy may have no symptoms. A dilated eye exam helps look for changes before you notice a problem.
The National Eye Institute recommends a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year for people with diabetes. Your eye doctor may recommend a different follow-up schedule based on your findings and health history.
Plan your visit
Tell us you have diabetes when you book.
- Bring your medication list, current glasses, and any previous eye records you have.
- Be ready to discuss your diabetes history and the clinician who manages it.
- Ask whether dilation is planned and allow extra time if it is.
- Discuss the findings, follow-up and whether care from another eye specialist is needed.
Ask about sharing the eye exam findings with your diabetes care team. Please call to confirm the visit type and benefits before your appointment.
Clear explanations
Imaging supports the exam.
Retinal imaging can help document what the doctor sees. It does not automatically replace dilation. Dr. Hartman will explain which tests are appropriate for you.
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Patient education source: National Eye Institute — Diabetic Retinopathy.
Let’s plan the right visit for you.
For specialty lens or diabetic eye care visits, call to confirm the appointment type.