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Diabetic Eye Care

Why Diabetes and Your Eyes Are Connected

Diabetes affects the small blood vessels throughout your body and some of the most delicate are in your eyes. Over time, raised blood sugar can damage the blood vessels in the retina, a condition called diabetic retinopathy. It is one of the leading causes of preventable sight loss, and the most dangerous thing about it is that it often causes no symptoms until it is advanced. If you live with diabetes, regular diabetic eye care at our Lagos clinic is one of the most important things you can do to protect your vision.

What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy develops when damaged retinal blood vessels leak, swell, or close off, and in later stages, when fragile new vessels grow abnormally. Left undetected, it can lead to serious and permanent vision loss. Caught early, it can be monitored and managed, and the risk to your sight greatly reduced.

Symptoms and Why You Can’t Rely on Them

In its early and most treatable stages, diabetic retinopathy usually has no symptoms at all. Later signs may include blurred or fluctuating vision, dark floating spots, and patches of missing vision. Because symptoms appear late, waiting until you notice something is the wrong strategy annual screening is what protects you.

Our Diabetic Eye Screening

Diabetic eye care at IrisCare centres on a thorough retinal assessment, including detailed imaging such as an OCT eye test (/services/retinal-screening/) where indicated. Your optometrist examines the retina for any early signs of damage, compares it against previous visits where available, explains the findings clearly, and coordinates with your wider diabetes care.

How Often Should You Be Screened?

If you have diabetes, you should have a dedicated eye screening at least once a year, even if yourvision feels perfectly fine — and sooner if you notice any change.

Working Together With Your Diabetes Care

Good blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control all protect your eyes. We see diabetic eye care as one part of managing your overall health, and where needed we will refer you promptly to a specialist for treatment.

HMO Coverage

Diabetic eye screening is covered under many HMO plans, particularly given the clear clinical need. Confirm your cover before your visit. Check Your HMO.