eye care

It is imperative that diabetics have an annual eye exam. As stated above, it should be performed by an ophthalmologist, and he should be aware of your diabetes diagnosis and perfor the proper checks that are done in connection with diabetic eye health. My Internist checks with me every year at my physical to be sure that I have that done.

I just posted an article on "Eye Problems and Diabetes" that I found very good. You might want to check that out. But definitely do get that annual exam!

has anybody else been having trouble with their eyes. the eye doctor says mine has a little problem, but nothing to worry about now! since it is blurry, watery and hurts sometimes, i am beginning to think ive got neuropathy in my eye!

As diabetics/PWDs, we really need to see an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor who specializes in eye health). While optometrists (most eyeglass-store-eye-exam doctors) can do a dilated eye exam, they don't have the expertise or the prescribing ability to follow up if there is any damage.

The other advantage to going to the specialist is that, because of your diabetes, you can usually get the referral so you're either completely covered, or paying only a co-pay, which is a lot less than a normal visit to *either* an ophthalmologist OR an optometrist.