The dilated portion of the eye exam lets your eye doctor get a better look at the retinas and optic nerves using magnifying lenses and special light sources.
Diabetic retinopathy. This is when there is damage to the retina, the light-sensitive part at the back of the eye. Glaucoma. This is an increase in the pressure inside the eye. This can cause complete blindness if not treated. Refractive errors. Refractory errors cause blurred vision. Thi...
Optomap imaging provides a detailed look of the retina without the use of eye drops. Dilation, on the other hand, requires eye drops, which can have irritating side effects likeblurry visionandlight sensitivity. That being said, a dilated eye exam is considered the standard among many eye doc...
Diabetic retinopathy If your child has no risk factors for eye problems, they should get their vision checked as a newborn and again at every regular health visit. By the time they’re 3, it will be easier for the doctor to assess their eyes. After the first grade, they should get eye...
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Because benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of thiamine, it has increased absorption rates compared to the water-soluble, natural form of vitamin B1. Benfotiamine’s increased absorption rate could help it treat conditions related to thiamine deficiency, such as diabetic neuropathy. Health Benefits ...
congestive heart failure, andpneumoniaalso may breathe quickly to help maintain oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Hyperventilation is also present whenever the body becomes acidotic (for example, diabetic ketoacidosis); rapid breathing is one correction method that the body uses to regulate its acid-...
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Help prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This is a serious condition that can happen when your blood sugaris too high. Pregnancy increases your risk for DKA. The symptoms of DKA include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Your care team provider may suggest that you test the keton...
If you have an acute illness like the flu or strep throat, you don’t have to make multiple stops for testing and diagnosis. For an EKG or urinalysis, you can get your results right away, so you don’t have to make another trip to the office. A diabetic eye exam is re...