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Cataract Referrals and Diabetic Exams From Our 5 Locations Serving Central Alberta

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How Diabetes & Vision Are Linked

Diabetes and vision are intricately connected. High blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can lead to various eye complications. Regular diabetic eye exams are essential to detect and manage these issues early on. Diagnostic tools like optomap and OCT play a crucial role in ensuring comprehensive evaluations.

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How Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision

Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye condition caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes. Symptoms may not be noticeable initially, but as the condition progresses, you might experience blurred vision, floaters, and even complete vision loss. Regular eye exams play a crucial role in catching diabetic retinopathy in its early stages.

What to Expect During a Diabetic Eye Exam

Our diabetic eye exams are thorough and comprehensive, using modern diagnostic equipment like the optomap and OCT. The standard of care for to assess for diabetic eye diease include a dilated fundus examination.

Optomap is a diagnostic tool that provides a panoramic view of your retina. By capturing a wide-field image in a single shot, optomap enables us to observe and assess the health of your entire retina. This noninvasive technique enhances our ability to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions.

OCT is an imaging technology that uses light waves to create high-resolution, cross-sectional images of your retina. This allows us to visualize the different layers of your retina in intricate detail, aiding in the identification of subtle abnormalities. By providing a deeper insight into your retinal structure, OCT aids in diagnosing and monitoring diabetic eye complications.

What’s Included in a Diabetic Eye Exam

A diabetic eye exam involves a detailed assessment of the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. Take a look at some of what’s included in a diabetic eye exam.

  • Assessment tailored to individuals with diabetes
  • Emphasis on the early detection of diabetic eye complications
  • Comprehensive evaluation of retinal health using modern tools like optomap and OCT
  • Screening for conditions specific to diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
  • Monitoring of changes in retinal health due to diabetes and adjustment of treatment plans accordingly
  • A focus on preserving vision and preventing diabetes-related eye issues from progressing
  • A dilated fundus exam to detect signs of diabetic eye disease
  • If treatment for diabetic eye diease is needed, we refer to experienced and qualified ophthalmologists to provide this care.

Frequency of Eye Exams for Those at Higher Risk

If you’re at a higher risk of diabetes or have already been diagnosed, your eye exam frequency might change. Typically, individuals with diabetes should have an eye exam at least once a year. However, if you have diabetic retinopathy or other complications, more frequent exams may be necessary to monitor your condition closely.

Prioritize Your Vision & Health

Your vision is invaluable, and with diabetes, it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect it.   Increase the likelihood of early detection and management of eye-related complications.

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Our Services

Adult & Senior Eye Exams

Adult & Senior Eye Exams

Children’s Eye Exams & Myopia Control

Myopia Control

Optical & Optical Laboratory Services

Frames & Lenses

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Emergency & Urgent Medical

Emergency Eye Care

Dry Eye Therapy

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Glaucoma Management & Treatment Services

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Cataract Referrals & Diabetic Eye Care

Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Our Locations

We are proud to be the local, independent optometrist in the Ponoka, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Hanna, and Coronation communities. Vision For Life Eyecare is also a member of Eye Recommend and is dedicated to personalized and comprehensive eye care.

Ponoka Eye Care

You can find us at the corner of 51 Avenue and 52 Street, right across from the Ponoka RCMP station. 

  • 5120 51 Avenue
  • Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7

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Lacombe Vision Centre

You can find us just off Hwy 2A on 49b Avenue, behind Leto’s restaurant, across the street from MNP and Doc Braces.

  • 4716 49b Ave Unit 1
  • Lacombe, AB T4L 1K2

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Blackfalds Eye Care

We are located on Parkwood Road near Highway Street, between Sandstone IDA Pharmacy and Resolve Bar and Grill. 

  • 5013 Parkwood Road, #4
  • Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0

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Hanna Vision Centre

You can find us on the corner of 2 Avenue W. and 5 Street W., with plenty of parking available around the building.

  • 609, 2nd Avenue W (Kral Professional Building)
  • Hanna, AB T0J 1P0

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Coronation Vision Clinic

You can find us on Municipal Road, right across from the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre, with plenty of parking in front of the building.

  • 5002 – Municipal Road
  • Coronation, AB T0C 1C0

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Preventative Strategies to Promote Lifetime Visual Health

Eye disease can come in many forms, and we use innovative diagnostic technology to help detect, manage, and treat different forms of eye disease, such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.

We aim to preserve your long-term eye health through early detection and early treatment. Eye diseases can be overwhelming to manage—we want to help.

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Ponoka Eye Care

  • 5120 51 Avenue
  • Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7

Lacombe Vision Centre

  • 4716 49b Ave Unit 1
  • Lacombe, AB T4L 1K2

Blackfalds Eye Care

  • 5013 Parkwood Road, #4
  • Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0

Hanna Vision Centre

  • 609, 2nd Avenue W (Kral Professional Building)
  • Hanna, AB T0J 1P0

Coronation Vision Clinic

  • 5002 – Municipal Road
  • Coronation, AB T0C 1C0
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