Protecting Your Vision with Proactive Eye Care
If you’re living with Diabetes, your eyes need consistent care. Diabetes can impact your vision long before any symptoms appear. With regular eye exams, we can detect early signs of damage and help protect your eyesight for the future.
At Dr. Zargar Eyecare, we offer comprehensive, technology-driven diabetic eye exams in a calm and welcoming environment. Our experienced team is here to support your long-term vision and overall wellness with care that’s tailored to you.
Take the next step toward protecting your vision. Book your Diabetic eye exam today.
Why Eye Exams Matter for People with Diabetes
Diabetes can affect the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, leading to a group of conditions known as diabetic eye disease. These changes often happen without pain or noticeable symptoms, which is why routine eye exams are essential, even if your vision seems fine.
Annual Diabetic eye exams allow us to monitor your eye health closely and detect early signs of damage. If caught early, many diabetes-related eye conditions can be managed to help preserve your vision long-term.
How Often Should You Have a Diabetic Eye Exam?
Most people with Diabetes should have a comprehensive eye exam once a year. If you already have signs of diabetic eye disease or other vision issues, your Optometrist may recommend more frequent visits.
We work with your primary care provider or endocrinologist to ensure your eye care is part of your larger health plan.
What to Expect During Your Diabetic Eye Exam
A Diabetic eye exam at Dr. Zargar Eyecare is similar to a regular comprehensive eye exam, but with additional tests designed to detect even the earliest signs of Diabetes-related eye conditions. To help protect your long-term vision, we may:
- Dilate your pupils to closely examine the retina and macula
- Use high-resolution retinal photography to track subtle changes over time
- Assess your visual field to identify any blind spots or peripheral (side) vision loss
Our exams are guided by modern diagnostic tools, including fundus cameras and the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer. These technologies help us gather detailed data about your eye health so we can monitor changes, detect issues early, and tailor your care.
Common Eye Conditions Linked to Diabetes
Living with Diabetes means paying close attention to more than just blood sugar levels—your eye health can also be at risk. Over time, high blood sugar can cause damage to the delicate structures of the eyes, increasing your chances of developing serious vision problems.
Regular Diabetic eye exams allow us to detect these issues early and take steps to help protect your sight.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when elevated blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina. The vessels may begin to leak fluid or bleed, or the body may grow new, fragile vessels that don’t function properly.
Early signs may include blurry vision, floaters, or difficulty seeing clearly in low light. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to scarring, retinal detachment, and irreversible vision loss.
DME is a more advanced form of diabetic retinopathy. It happens when damaged blood vessels leak fluid into the macula, the part of the retina responsible for your sharp, central vision. Swelling in this area can make it harder to read, drive, or recognize faces.
Because DME can develop without noticeable symptoms at first, early detection through imaging and regular exams is key.
People with Diabetes are also more likely to develop other eye conditions, including:
- Cataracts, which cause the eye’s natural lens to become cloudy
- Glaucoma, which is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to gradual vision loss
We screen for all of these conditions during your Diabetic eye exam so we can catch changes early and recommend timely treatment or monitoring. With proactive care, many diabetes-related vision problems can be managed or even prevented.
Book Your Diabetic Eye Exam Today
If we detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy or macular edema, we’ll discuss your treatment options and refer you to a specialist if needed. With the right care and consistent follow-up, many people can maintain healthy vision for years to come.
Your vision is worth protecting. At Dr. Zargar Eyecare, we’re here to support your eye health with compassionate care, leading-edge diagnostics, and personalized monitoring. Let’s work together to keep your eyes as healthy as possible.
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- 86 Major Mackenzie Drive West
- Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3S2
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- Phone: (905) 883-8182
- Fax: 905-884-9917
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We offer a curated selection of high-fashion eyewear and advanced lenses tailored to your needs.
Our eyewear staff provide personalized service, including custom design and engraving for our Lindberg collection, as well as custom fitting and nose pad adjustments for plastic frames (see our Instagram for a look).
Find the perfect blend of style and function at Dr. Zargar Eyecare.
Brands We Carry
We offer a curated selection of high-fashion eyewear and advanced lenses tailored to your needs.
Our eyewear staff provide personalized service, including custom design and engraving for our Lindberg collection, as well as custom fitting and nose pad adjustments for plastic frames (see our Instagram for a look).
Find the perfect blend of style and function at Zargar Eyecare.
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- Dior
- Tom Ford
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- Ray-Ban
- Ray-Ban Kids
- Oakley
- Oakley Kids
- Maui Jim
- Face A Face
- Montblanc
- YSL
- Bottega Veneta
- Lindberg
- Gucci
- Dior
- Tom Ford
- Silhouette
- Ray-Ban
- Ray-Ban Kids
- Oakley
- Oakley Kids
- Maui Jim
- Face A Face
- Montblanc
- YSL
- Bottega Veneta
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- 86 Major Mackenzie Drive West
- Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3S2
- Phone: (905) 883-8182
- Fax: 905-884-9917