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When a retired third-grade schoolteacher dropped by my office for a new pair of glasses, she assumed the eye exam would be strictly routine. It wasn't. As I studied the retinal tissue in this 67-year-old's eyes, I made a dramatic discovery. Both of her retinas were washed in vision-threatening fluids that had leaked from damaged blood vessels. My patient was shockedShe had only recently been diagnosed with diabetes but had not been told that this chronic disease could trigger impaired vision or even blindness.

She was alarmed to learn that she was already in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, in which delicate blood vessels in the eye swell or bleed or abnormally grow on the surface of the retina. Fortunately, this patient's eyesight could be saved. Since her retinopathy was detected early, through a routine eye exam, she could be helped with high-tech laser surgery and powerful new medications.

After referral to a specialist, she underwent a successful laser procedure. Each time I see her, she tells me how wonderful it is to still be able to read books and watch television. My relieved patient is not alone. Last year, I diagnosed over 40 people with diabetes who DID NOT know they had it. Diabetes is sneaky. Typically, patients will have this insidious disease for YEARS and not know it. With a single painless visit to my office, I can expertly examine your eyes and determine conclusively if there is a problem. If you have diabetes I recommend an annual eye exam, even if your blood sugar is controlled. As my schoolteacher patient discovered, I will guide you to the best course of care, with your individual needs in mind. If additional treatment is necessary I will refer you to the very best eye care specialists Las Vegas has to offer. I personally screen these eye care professionals, so you can feel confident that you are being treated by the very best.

If you are visually impaired or legally blind, there is still plenty of hope and plenty of options available. There's a lot that can be done to maintain your independence for activities like reading, watching television and driving. My office has a large selection of visual-enhancing aids. With expert care, you will be prescribed with the solution that best meets your special needs.

To start your new outlook, schedule your priority visit today at (702) 966 2020.

~ Article written by Ken Sullivan