Diabetic Eye Exams

Do you have diabetes? Is your medical doctor asking you to get your eyes checked? Do you wonder why?

Uncontrolled diabetes causes the walls of blood vessels to weaken, resulting in blockages, leaks and new leaky blood vessels- called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States. With a dilated eye exam and retinal imaging, Drs. Mary Ferris and Angela Loeb can see your blood vessels at work.  The eye is the one place in the body where connective, vascular, and neurological tissue can be seen in a noninvasive way. The sooner retinopathy is found, the better your chances are of maintaining vision.

The Rainier Eye doctors send a report about your eye health to your medical doctor (PCP, endocrinologist, or internist) and they use this information to tailor your diabetes treatment plan- providing useful feedback for your whole care team. One thing many people don’t know is that diabetic exams fall under medical insurance coverage, not vision insurance.

Rainier Eye is welcoming new patients for diabetic health exams as well as annual vision exams. Schedule online at www.RainierEye.com or call us today at 360.506.5544.

We look forward to seeing you!