Diabetic Eye Exams

Expert Diabetic Eye Exams in Billings, MT

Diabetic Eye Exams

If you or a loved one has diabetes, routine diabetic eye exams are essential to protect your vision and overall health. At Total Eye Care Center, we specialize in detailed, comfortable retinal evaluations that can detect early signs of diabetic eye conditions—long before you notice symptoms.

Our experienced, well-trained team uses the latest technology to provide thorough, compassionate eye exams tailored specifically for patients with diabetes.

Why Diabetics Need Specialized Eye Exams

Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. Left unchecked, these changes can lead to serious conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and even permanent vision loss.

A diabetic eye exam goes beyond a standard vision check. It includes a full retinal health assessment and careful monitoring for subtle changes that could indicate damage caused by high blood sugar levels.

At Total Eye Care Center, our goal is to catch these changes early—before they impact your sight.

What Happens During a Diabetic Eye Exam?

Our diabetic eye exams are designed to be thorough, comfortable, and personalized.

No dilation drops, no waiting—just a fast, non-invasive scan that gives your doctor a detailed image of your retina in less than ¼ second.

Preferred by our patients for its comfort and clarity
Essential for tracking subtle retinal changes over time
Safe for all ages

Measures how well you can see at various distances and with corrective lenses.

Using our gentle Icare® tonometer, we check your eye pressure without the puff of air—ideal for detecting glaucoma risk.

We assess your retina and optic nerve for signs of diabetic damage, swelling, bleeding, or abnormal blood vessels.

Your optometrist will review your results in clear, friendly language, answer questions, and offer a timeline for ongoing care.

What We Look For During Diabetic Eye Exams

Our team is trained to catch and monitor all stages of diabetic-related eye disease:

Diabetic Retinopathy

Damage to the retina’s blood vessels that can progress silently.

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Swelling in the macula that affects sharp, central vision.

Cataracts

Diabetics are at a higher risk of developing cloudy lenses earlier in life.

Glaucoma

Diabetes can increase your risk for this pressure-related optic nerve damage.

These conditions often show no early symptoms—which is why annual diabetic eye exams are so critical.