January is Eyecare Month. In honor of this observance, this is the second post of a three-part video series about how eye exams can show signs of health conditions, like diabetes.
Team Type 1’s Kyle Rose was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 16 years old. He was originally thought to have the flu. When he began experiencing fluctuating vision, he went to see his eye doctor who immediately recognized signs of diabetes and recommended he get tested for diabetes.
In this video, Dr. Sasha Penn, with EyeCare Associates of San Francisco, explains what he’s looking for during a diabetic eye exam and why it’s so important.
For more information about EyeCare Associates of San Francisco, check out their website at www.eyecaresf.com.
About Team Type 1 and VSP Vision Care
Team Type 1 is a group of athletes living with diabetes. The team includes professional race teams, a triathlon team and a development team. Team Type 1 strives to instill hope and inspiration for people around the world affected by diabetes. VSP® Vision Care is proud to be their exclusive eyecare and eyewear provider.
Kyle Rose – Eye doctor was first to see his symptoms of diabetes
When you visit a doctor for an exam, make sure you are honest about any health conditions you have and your medical history. If you have high blood pressure, let the doctor know. Tell the doctor about the medications you take, and make sure you sleep before your appointment because fatigue can affect your vision. When you visit a doctor, bring your prescription contact lenses and eyeglasses with you.