Roosevelt Vision | Seattle WA eyewear and vision care

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Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that can affect many organ systems including the eye. Eye symptoms related to diabetes can range from mild to severe. These may include shifts in the eye’s refractive error or correction, dry eye symptoms to increased risk for certain types of cataract or glaucoma. The most serious complications are typically related to diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can develop due to weaknesses in the blood vessel walls. If blood escapes through these openings, then hemorrhages can be observed in the eye. Other times, the leakage of other fluids can lead to swelling or edema. Diabetic retinopathy is more common in those who have poor control of their blood glucose or who have been diabetic for an extended period of time. Diabetic retinopathy does not necessarily lead to vision loss but can cause blurred vision if hemorrhages or edema develop in areas responsible for central vision.

Management of diabetes requires the collaboration of many medical disciplines. At Roosevelt Vision, we communicate with your primary care doctor or specialists and monitor your eyes for the development of any diabetic eye problems. We will recommend you to other eye specialists if treatment for your diabetic complication becomes necessary.

Address
7001 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, Washington 98115

Phone (206) 527-2987
Fax (206) 526-8076

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

After Hours (Emergencies): (206) 527-2987

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