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Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis
How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed?
Diabetic retinopathy can be found during a dilated eye exam. This exam is done by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. An exam by your primary doctor, when your eyes aren't dilated, isn't the same. You need a full exam done by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Eye exams for people with diabetes can include:
- Visual acuity testing. This measures how well your eye can focus. It also checks how well you can see details at near and far distances.
- Ophthalmoscopy and slit lamp exam. These may be used to find clouding of the lens (cataract), changes in the retina, and other problems.
- Tonometry. This test measures the pressure inside the eye. It is used to help find glaucoma.
Regular dilated eye exams can help find eye diseases early. And they can prevent or delay vision loss.