Diabetes can affect more than blood sugar - it can also cause changes inside the eyes that may threaten vision over time. At Optica Optometry, we provide diabetic related eye exams for patients in South San Francisco, Millbrae, and surrounding Bay Area communities. Regular monitoring allows us to evaluate retinal health, identify changes early, and help protect your long-term vision.

Why Diabetic Eye Exams Are Important

Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, potentially leading to diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. These conditions may develop without obvious symptoms in their early stages, which makes routine diabetic eye exams an important part of managing your overall health.

Patients with diabetes should generally have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. Depending on your eye health and whether diabetic changes are detected, more frequent monitoring may be recommended.

What We Look for During a Diabetic Eye Exam

Our optometrists carefully examine the internal structures of the eyes for signs of diabetes-related changes. Your exam may include evaluation for:

Diabetic retinopathy and retinal blood vessel changes
Diabetic macular edema
Changes in the retina or optic nerve
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Changes in visual clarity or prescription

We also review your medical history, medications, diabetes history, and any changes you have noticed in your vision.

Advanced Technology For Diabetic Eye Care

At Optica Optometry, we use advanced diagnostic technology to obtain detailed information about the health of your eyes. Our technology includes advanced retinal imaging, state-of-the-art microscopes, infrared imaging technology, and high-speed Optical Coherence Tomography, or OCT. This technology allows our optometrists to examine the retina and other eye structures at a microscopic level, helping us identify and monitor changes associated with diabetic eye disease.

Do Not Wait For Vision Changes

Diabetic eye disease can progress before you notice blurry vision or other symptoms. Scheduling regular diabetic related eye exams gives us the opportunity to track your eye health over time and recommend additional care or referral when necessary. Contact us promptly if you experience sudden blurry vision, new floaters, flashes of light, dark or missing areas in your vision, or other unexpected visual changes.

Diabetic Eye Exams for the Peninsula and Bay Area

At Optica Optometry, we provide diabetic eye care for patients throughout San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, and San Carlos. With offices in South San Francisco and Millbrae, we make advanced eye health monitoring convenient for patients throughout the Peninsula.
If you have diabetes or have been advised to monitor your eye health because of diabetes, schedule a diabetic related eye exam with Optica Optometry in South San Francisco or Millbrae.

Optica Optometry
988 El Camino Real, Suite 5
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 866-4641

199 Taylor Boulevard
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: (650) 826-2020