Did you know:
- 3.5 million people in the UK have diabetes.
- 17% don’t know they have it.
- People with diabetes are 60% more likely to develop cataracts.
What you should know about diabetic eye disease:
- Diabetic eye conditions often have no symptoms or warning signs
- By the time symptoms arise, damage may have already occurred
- Early detection is key to preventing permanent damage
- Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common type of diabetic eye disease
- People with diabetes should have an eye exam at least once a year
If you have any concerns, family history of diabetes or would just like piece of mind, contact us to book an appointment with your optometrist. Including an OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) scan in your eye examination, will enable a more thorough investigation of your eye health, detecting the earliest signs of eye disease, which would not be picked up by a regular eye examination.
Early detection means, early diagnoses and early treatment, resulting in a better outcome for you.