Does eye test show diabetes?
My dad has had diabetes for a long time, and now I'm starting to worry about myself. I recently went for an eye check-up, and I was wondering if the eye doctor can tell from that test if someone has diabetes or not?
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6 months ago
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Don't worry too much, but yes, a detailed eye test can show signs of diabetes like damaged blood vessels in the retina. It's a very common way people find out about it. Just book an appointment with an eye specialist, and they will guide you safely.
4 months ago
Yes, absolutely. My father's diabetes was actually first caught during a routine eye checkup because the doctor noticed tiny bleeding spots in his retina. Please do not ignore blurry vision; go to an ophthalmologist and get a proper dilated eye exam immediately.
9 months ago
Yes, a dilated eye exam can easily detect diabetic retinopathy and blood vessel damage caused by high blood sugar.
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9 months ago
Yes, optometrists can often see early signs of diabetes in the back of your eye. It is good to get checked regularly to keep your health in control. Take care.
5 months ago
I can only tell you what happened to my uncle. He went to change his reading glasses, and the doctor urged him to get his blood sugar checked because of some spots in his eyes. Turns out his sugar levels were very high, so the eye test definitely helped catch it.
4 months ago
Haan na, eye tests are very important for this. The doctor can actually see the blood vessels at the back, ho na? If there is any swelling, they will immediately tell you to get a blood sugar test done.
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I recently had a checkup and the doctor mentioned my eye vessels looked slightly strained, and now I'm so worried it might be diabetes. Has anyone else gone through this? I am planning to get my HbA1c blood test done tomorrow to be sure.
4 months ago
I love my sweets, but knowing that diabetes can damage eye nerves makes me think twice about that second gulab jamun! An eye specialist can definitely spot diabetic retinopathy during a test. It's a good reminder to balance our diet.