Managing Eye Health & Diabetes
The safest method for managing visual well-being in diabetes is with regular diabetic eye examinations. Our eye doctors test for a variety of eye diseases with increased risk for those with diabetes.
- Orillia, ON
- 705.242.5174
Diabetic Eye Exams in Orillia
Book Your AppointmentRegular Eye Exams Are Important
Your eyes tell a story about your overall health. Routine eye exams ensure eye health and support the detection and control of conditions such as diabetes.
How Does Diabetes Influence My Vision
Those with diabetes are at a greater risk of certain eye diseases due to the effects that diabetes has on blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of developing several eye conditions, such as:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Retinopathy
What Symptoms Should I Watch For?
If you have diabetes, it is crucial to be attentive to vision changes that many indicate the start of ocular disease. If you experience any of these symptoms, please schedule an eye examination with our optometrist:
- Double vision
- Blurred vision
- Distorted vision
- Floaters and flashes
- Loss of peripheral vision
How Else Can Diabetes Affect My Health?
Individuals with diabetes should be aware of the following associated health risks:
- Stroke
- Gingivitis
- Eye disease
- Kidney failure
- Skin infections
- Nerve damage
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Address
390 Laclie StreetOrillia, ON L3V 4P5
Hours of Operation
Monday
8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
8 AM – 7 PM
Thursday
8 AM – 7 PM
Friday
8 AM – 4 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Orillia Optometry
- 390 Laclie Street
- Orillia, ON L3V 4P5
- P: 705.242.5174