Eye care is important for all individuals, and seeing your eye doctor regularly can provide helpful insights into your overall health. Yet, it’s even more important for patients with diabetes. Dr. Ron Sealock of Dothan, AL, wants to make sure all of his patients, and especially diabetics, are receiving routine eye care to promote overall wellness.

Specifically, here are a few reasons why eye care is so important for diabetics:

• To Stay Clear Of Eye Diseases: Diabetes patients may be more prone to certain eye diseases. For instance, the American Diabetes Association reports that people taking diabetes treatments were four times more likely to be diagnosed with retinopathy, a condition that can damage the retina’s small blood vessels. Regular macular screenings can help Dr. Ron Sealock stay on the lookout for these types of conditions.
• To Keep Existing Eye Problems Under Control: If you already have eye problems, high blood pressure (which is typically linked with diabetes) can make them worse. To proactively treat any of your existing eye conditions, maintain regular appointments with your eye doctor.

• Only Opticians Can Spot Certain Issues: While you should always watch out for any odd eye-related symptoms such as double or blurred vision, pressure, redness, pain, or spots in your vision, there are certain symptoms that will only be visible to your eye doctor. With routine eye care and macular screenings, your optometrist will be able to detect any warning signs of eye issues, whether they are related to diabetes or something else.

To schedule your next appointment with Dr. Ron Sealock, call his office in Dothan, AL, at (334) 793-9607. You can also visit the office’s website for more information.