Diabetes

Diabetes is a leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand. It is especially important for diabetics to have a regular comprehensive eye examination. Diabetes can cause damage to the light sensitive lining of the eye, called diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness if not detected and treated early.

It is important that you do not wait until you notice problems with your vision before booking an examination.  With a comprehensive eye examination, early signs of diabetic retinopathy are usually detectable long before any problems occur with the vision.

Treatments are available for diabetic retinopathy, but these are most effective at preserving good vision when undertaken early.