Lake Oconee Eye Care encourages anyone who has, or may be at risk for, diabetes to have an annual eye examination. 

“Diabetes affects 18.2 million Americans, 5.2 million of which may not even know they have the disease,” Dr. Susan Lee said. “One of the health problems associated with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a disease of the eye which can cause blindness.” 

Diabetic retinopathy can weaken and cause changes in the blood vessels that nourish the retina. Symptoms may include blurred vision, cloudiness, and/or “floaters.” Diabetes also increases a person’s risk for developing other eye diseases. For example, persons living with diabetes are 40 percent more likely to develop glaucoma and 60 percent more likely to develop cataracts. 

“The early stages of diabetic retinopathy may produce no visual

symptoms at all,” Lee said. “That is why it is so important

for anyone who has diabetes or a family history of diabetes to have a

yearly comprehensive eye health examination. Early detection and

treatment are essential because once damage has occurred, the effects are usually permanent.” 

Since 2000, Lake Oconee Eye Care has been the leader and preferred provider of quality vision care products and personalized optometric services to patients in Georgia’s Lake Country. Our experienced doctors and staff offer comprehensive vision examinations and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye

diseases, eye conditions, and vision problems. In our mission to provide the best eye care services possible, our doctors use only the most advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and eye care products available. We are committed to educating our patients and providing personalized eye care services. At Lake Oconee Eye Care, you will find eye care professionals who genuinely care about your health and are dedicated to providing exceptional personal service to everyone who walks through our door.