What does a diabetic eye exam consist of?

I took my dad for this recently. They put some drops in your eyes to dilate the pupils, which makes your vision blurry for a few hours, so don't drive there. Then the doctor uses a special bright light to look at the back of your eye for any blood vessel damage.

Haan, bas aankhon mein drops daal kar parda check karte hain doctor. Thodi der dhoop mein dekhne me dikkat hoti hai na, isliye chashma le jana mat bhulna. Bahut simple test hai, bilkul darna mat aur time par kara lo.

My grandmother gets this done every year. They basically use these dilating drops which make your eyes look super huge, and then they check the retina with a special machine. It's quite chill and doesn't hurt, just bring someone along to help you walk back home.

Please do not skip your yearly eye exams. I delayed mine and ended up with diabetic retinopathy complications that required laser treatment. The exam is very simple, involving dilation and a retinal scan, so please book an appointment with an ophthalmologist immediately.

Hey, don't stress too much about the eye exam, it's totally painless! They just put some drops to expand your pupils and look inside with a bright lens. Just plan a lazy afternoon after the test because your eyes will be a bit blurry for a few hours.

Just like monitoring your blood pressure, checking your eyes is crucial when you have diabetes. The exam involves dilating the pupil to check for retinopathy or any bleeding in the retina. Make sure you get this done once a year without fail.