Bolt Eye Group · Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetic eye exams that protect your sight
Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye long before you notice a change in your vision. A yearly diabetic eye exam finds it early.
How oftenAt least once a year
ImagingRetinal photos you can see
OfficesAll five locations
Why it matters
Diabetes affects more than blood sugar.
High blood sugar over time weakens the blood vessels in the retina. They can leak, swell or grow abnormally. Caught early, these changes can be treated before they cost you vision.
Diabetic retinopathy
Damaged retinal blood vessels that leak blood or fluid, or grow fragile new vessels.
Diabetic macular edema
Swelling in the macula, the part of the retina you use for reading and faces.
Cataracts and glaucoma
People with diabetes are more likely to develop cataracts and glaucoma, and at a younger age.
Your diabetic exam
What we check, and who we tell.
- A dilated look at the retina for bleeding, leaking and new blood vessels
- Retinal imaging so we can compare your retina year to year
- Vision and prescription changes, which can come and go with blood sugar
- Results shared with your primary care doctor or endocrinologist when you ask, so your whole care team knows how your eyes are doing
- Referral to a retina specialist if you need injections or laser treatment, and follow-up with us after
Protect your eyes
Things that make a difference.
Keep your numbers in range
Steady blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol lower your risk of eye damage.
Never skip your yearly exam
Retinopathy often has no symptoms until it is advanced. Yearly exams catch it early.
Call with sudden changes
New floaters, flashes, a curtain over your vision or sudden blur need a same-day visit.
Questions
Diabetic eye exam questions.
I see fine. Do I still need an exam?
Yes. Diabetic eye damage usually causes no symptoms early on. That is exactly when treatment works best.
Is my diabetic eye exam covered?
Diabetic eye exams are medical exams and are usually billed to your medical insurance or Medicare. Call your office if you have questions about your plan.
Why does my vision change when my sugar is high?
High blood sugar can make the lens inside the eye swell, which temporarily changes your focus. It is best to update glasses when your blood sugar has been stable.
Five offices · Book online any time
Book your diabetic eye exam
Pick your office to book online, or call or text us. Same-day visits are available for red, painful or injured eyes.
2255 Sewell Mill Rd, Suite 310
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri · 8 – 5
770-578-1900
Book East Cobb
We accept VSP, EyeMed, Medicare and most major medical plans (BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, Humana), plus Davis, Spectera and other vision plans. HSA/FSA cards and CareCredit welcome.