What can I do to prevent diabetes eye problems?
What can I do to prevent diabetes eye problems?
● Keep your blood glucose and blood pressure as close to normal as you can.
● Have an eye doctor examine your eyes once a year. Have this exam even if your vision is OK. The eye doctor will use drops to make the black part of your eyes (pupils) bigger. This is called dilating (DY-lay-ting) your pupil, which allows the doctor to see the back of your eye. Finding eye problems early and getting treatment right away will help prevent more serious problems later on.
● Ask your eye doctor to check for signs of cataracts and glaucoma. (See page 10 to learn more about cataracts and glaucoma.)
● If you are pregnant and have diabetes, see an eye doctor during your first 3 months.
● If you are planning to get pregnant, ask your doctor if you should have an eye exam.
● Don’t smoke.
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