Diabetes
Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Care in Blue Island, Illinois
Diabetes can have a serious impact on your vision, often without noticeable symptoms in the early stages. A diabetic eye exam in Blue Island allows our eye doctors to detect signs of diabetic eye disease early, monitor changes over time, and recommend the appropriate care to help protect your sight.
At Vision Salon Eye Care Associates, we provide comprehensive, individualized eye care for patients with diabetes and those at risk, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and long-term eye health.
Expertise and specialized training
Our doctors have dedicated extra post-doctorate continuing education hours specifically in diabetic eye care. This ensures that our diabetic patients and those at higher risk receive the most up-to-date diagnostic testing and treatment options tailored to their individual needs.
Advanced technology and resources
Vision Salon Eye Care Associates invests in advanced equipment and technology to provide patients with the latest in diabetic eye care, not just meeting but often exceeding the standard of care.
Collaborative care for optimal eye health
We communicate closely with the diabetic patient’s primary care physician to support diabetes management and reinforce strategies to prevent ocular complications from diabetes. Our holistic approach includes lifestyle guidance and preventive advice for patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at higher risk.
Access to surgical expertise
For patients requiring advanced care, we work with affiliated ophthalmic surgeons who specialize in diabetic and retinal surgery, ensuring a full spectrum of treatment options under expert supervision.
KNOC out Diabetes Program
Our KNOC out Diabetes Program can successfully teach you how to live well with diabetes.
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Learn how to enjoy and prepare dishes that are simple and healthy. Learn how to have fun being more physically active.
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Ask to receive information about our online and in-person forums and classes. Many of our programs are in partnership with the Healthy Living With A Vision Foundation.
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Learn how we can help preserve your eyesight with leading-edge technology for the early diagnosis and treatment of potential vision problems.
We have access to certified diabetes self-management education professionals who support our program. Please call our office today for more information or to receive information about our services.
FREE Diabetes Education and Nutrition Seminar
Andrea Williams, RD, LDN, CDE
Clinical Educator/Diabetes Educator/Dietitian
The seminar is hosted by Vision Salon Eye Care Associates.
Most insurance plans will cover our certified diabetes self-management education and support program.
Pre-register by calling (708) 385-0013
or email info@visionsalon.com
Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be at risk of losing your vision since your body does not utilize sugar properly and, when the sugar levels rise, damage to the retinal blood vessels may occur. This injury to the retinal vessels is known as diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. Learn More….
