Diabetic Eye Disease Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA
Diabetic Eye Disease
If you're living with diabetes, you may not be aware of the risks to your vision posed by the disease. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness in American adults, and it can affect anyone who has diabetes, even if they don't have any symptoms.
At Medical & Surgical Eye Associates, we offer comprehensive care for all stages of diabetic eye disease. If you have diabetes, it's important to have a regular diabetic eye exam so that we can catch any early warning signs. If you're showing diabetic eye disease symptoms, we'll work with you to develop a diabetic retinopathy treatment plan that meets your individual needs, and we'll be there to support you every step of the way.
If you're ready to receive the highest quality care for diabetic eye disease with the best ophthalmologist Pittsburgh has to offer, Medical & Surgical Eye Associates is here to help. Schedule your first appointment with us online today.
Diabetic Eye Disease Care from Your Eye Specialist
Treating Diabetic Eye Problems With Leading-Edge Solutions
Because diabetes can cause changes in your blood vessels, it can affect the tiny vessels inside your eyes, leading to a number of problems with your eyesight. Diabetic eye disease can cause a number of vision problems, including:
- Diabetic retinopathy: This is the most common form of diabetic eye disease, and it occurs when diabetes damages the blood vessels in the retina.
- Diabetic macular edema: This is a condition that occurs when fluid leaks from damaged blood vessels into the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision.
- Glaucoma: This is a condition that occurs when the pressure inside the eye becomes too high, damaging the optic nerve. Diabetes can increase your risk of glaucoma.
- Cataracts: This is a condition that causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy, making vision blurry.
- Cataracts: Diabetic cataracts are caused by changes in the proteins in the lens of the eye, and they usually occur later in the course of diabetic eye disease.
At Medical & Surgical Eye Associates, we use the latest technology and treatment methods to offer our patients the best possible care for all stages of diabetic eye disease.
We provide a full range of treatments for diabetic eye disease, including:
- Laser surgery: We use laser surgery to treat a number of conditions related to diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and glaucoma.
- Injections: We offer injections to treat diabetic macular edema. These injections can help improve vision and prevent further vision loss.
- Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat diabetic eye disease. We offer a full range of surgical options, including vitrectomy, cataract surgery, and glaucoma surgery.
We understand that everyone's needs are different, and we tailor our treatments to each individual patient. No matter what stage of diabetic eye disease you're dealing with, we'll work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of diabetic eye disease?
Symptoms of diabetic eye disease can vary depending on the type of condition you have. Some common symptoms of diabetic eye disease include:
- Blurry vision
- Floaters in your field of vision
- Fluctuations in your vision
- Dark spots in your field of vision
- Difficulty seeing at night
Why is it so important to have regular eye exams if I have diabetes?
If you have diabetes, it's important to have regular eye exams so that we can catch any early signs of diabetic eye disease. In some cases, diabetic eye disease can progress without causing any symptoms, so regular exams are the best way to catch the disease early and prevent vision loss.
Does your eye surgeon near me accept insurance?
Yes! Medical & Surgical Eye Associates is proud to accept insurance from providers across the Western Pennsylvania region in order to keep our care as accessible as possible. Visit our Insurance page to view our list of providers, and reach out to us with any questions you have about your coverage.
How can I get started with the best eye specialists near me?
At Medical & Surgical Eye Associates, we’ve made our appointment scheduling process as simple and user-friendly as possible. Just use our online scheduling tool to request an appointment at a time that works for you.