NITASHA GUPTA, MD
BOARD-CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST AND EYE SURGEON
DIABETIC EYE EXAMS
Diabetes creates inflammation in the eye which can cause different things in the eyes. Making sure your blood sugars are controlled is the best way to prevent diabetic eye disease.
Dr. Gupta works closely with specialists who may be needed for certain treatments such as injections in the eye. She also makes sure to communicate directly with your primary care physician and/or endocrinologist to best manage your diabetes.
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Diabetes can cause the following: diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, early or fast-growing cataracts, dry eye.
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BLOOD VESSELS
HEALTHY RETINA
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
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Diabetic eye exams are dilated exams with specialized imaging to assess for diabetic changes. If there is no evidence of diabetic retinopathy you should have a comprehensive, dilated exam once a year. If there are signs of diabetic eye disease, the frequency of eye exams depends on the severity of the findings and can range from every month to every couple of months.
