In the U.S., diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults! With no early symptoms, the best chance at early detection and treatment is a dilated comprehensive eye exam by an experienced eye doctor like Dr. Racoma. All people with diabetes – both type 1 and type 2 – are at risk, as well as all age groups. Five simple steps can help preserve your precious sense of vision:

Get a comprehensive dilated eye examination from your experienced eye doctor at least once a year. In its earliest stages, diabetic eye disease has no symptoms!
Keep your blood sugar under control. Day to day and month to month blood sugar stability can do wonders to prevent eye disease. Your healthcare team will help to keep you on track.
Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Out of control blood pressure as well cholesterol can speed up diabetic eye disease!
Quit smoking … too many health benefits to list why this one is important!
And exercise … you can drop a few pounds, enjoy the outdoors, and preserve your vision!

Not only does Dr. Racoma have over 12 years of experience treating patients with diabetes, she also has invested in the latest technology that can uncover the earliest signs of diabetes at the cellular level. And ultimately, setting aside time for your diabetic eye exam today will help you enjoy your precious vision for many more tomorrows.