Diabetes sometimes leads to vision loss. At Cheyenne Eye Clinic & Surgical Center in Cheyenne, WY, we offer diabetic eye care to improve sight. We perform an extensive retinal exam through dilated pupils to check for diabetic complications of the eyes, including diabetic retinopathy. Our professional eyecare team has provided residents in Cheyenne, WY, and the surrounding areas with comprehensive eye care services since 1903. We stay updated on the most innovative ways to monitor and maintain your eye health. We’re highly qualified to handle any type of eye care. Contact us today!
Diabetic eye disease is a combination of eye conditions that may affect your retina, macula, optic nerve, and lens. Diabetic eye disease may include:
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by chronically high blood sugar affecting tiny blood vessels in the retina. It causes these blood vessels to leak fluid or hemorrhage, leading to distorted vision. The most advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy causes abnormal blood vessels to increase in number, leading to cell loss and scarring in the retina.
Diabetic retinopathy often consists of four stages:
Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include:
The best way to prevent eye problems stemming from diabetes is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every year. Diabetics can help slow the onset or worsening of diabetic retinopathy by maintaining a healthy blood glucose level, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Diabetic retinopathy treatment is often delayed until it progresses to Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy or when DME occurs. It’s critical to get a diabetic retinopathy screening to monitor your eye condition.
DME treatments include:
The most common treatment for PDR is panretinal laser surgery, or scatter laser surgery. This surgery involves making thousands of small laser burns in the retina. The laser burns cause abnormal blood vessels to shrink. Scatter laser surgery is most successful when used on new blood vessels. We can also use that anti-VEGF treatment to slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
We sometimes use a vitrectomy to treat severe bleeding into the vitreous. The surgical removal of the vitreous gel in the center of the eye involves placing ports in the eye and inserting a small vacuum. We pump a clear salt solution into the eye through the ports to help maintain eye pressure during surgery. After a vitrectomy, we apply eye drops to reduce inflammation and the risk of infection.
Our Cheyenne Eye Clinic and Surgery Center team puts your eye health first. We offer comprehensive eye care services to help enhance your life. Our quality of service and training of medical professionals is second to none. We’re dedicated to using the most cutting-edge treatments and lasers. Our team is always here for you, from low vision services and cataract care to diabetic eye care and laser vision correction.
The professional team at Cheyenne Eye Clinic & Surgery Center welcomes you into our eyecare family. We want you to enjoy a lifetime of optimal eye health. If diabetes or other medical issues hinder your vision, we’ll find the best treatment to fit your needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our friendly staff!
You’ve probably heard about various effects of diabetes — hunger, fatigue, blood circulation dysfunction, and heart problems. Many people don’t know about Diabetes’ effects on the eyes, such as cataracts and glaucoma. The most common eye effect of Diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy. Here’s an overview of the condition, and how to prevent it. What Is
Since 1903, the Cheyenne Eye Clinic and Surgery Center has provided comprehensive eye care services to improve patients’ sight and enhance their lives—and we want to do the same for you.
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