Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetes, weight-loss injections, or GLP-1 meds can affect your vision. Blinking Owl Eyecare offers advanced diabetic eye exams to protect your sight.

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

At Blinking Owl Eyecare, we emphasize the critical importance of a diabetic eye exam and retinal screening for anyone living with diabetes. Recent data show that approximately 9.6 million people in the U.S.—about 26 % of those with diabetes—have Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Even more concerning: about 1.84 million individuals (roughly 5 %) have vision-threatening DR. Without timely detection and treatment, DR can silently progress and lead to irreversible vision loss.

That’s why our comprehensive Blinking Owl Eyeare retinal screenings use advanced imaging technology such as Optos and Zeiss OCT to catch early signs of retinal damage—often before you notice any symptoms. Early detection means earlier intervention, better outcomes, and protection of your most precious asset—your vision. Whether you’re managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or you’re simply looking to stay ahead of complications, you’ll find the expertise and personalized care you need at Blinking Owl Eyecare with our ocular disase specialist optometrists.

Are You at Risk?

You may be at higher risk for diabetic retinopathy if you have:

Uncontrolled or long-term diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Pregnancy with gestational diabetes
Smoking or tobacco use, alcohol abuse.
A history of diabetic disease in your family

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I started Ozempic or Wagovy-
Should I get my eyes checked?

Absolutely. Medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Trulicity® can cause blood-sugar fluctuations, fluid shifts, and rapid weight changes—all of which may temporarily or permanently affect vision. A medical eye exam is recommended when starting or adjusting these medications ended.

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Protect Your Vision—Schedule Your Diabetic Eye Exam Today

Whether you’re managing diabetes, starting GLP-1 weight-loss medications, or experiencing changes in your vision, early detection is essential. At Blinking Owl Eyecare, our doctors use state-of-the-art imaging to monitor diabetic changes, prevent complications, and keep your eyes healthy for years to come.

Book your Diabetic Eye Exam today at one of our Miami, Broward, Daytona locations and take control of your eye health.

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