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2. Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Eye Exams? - AOL

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   People living with diabetes can get one annual eye exam from a Medicare-approved doctor in their state specifically to screen for diabetes-related eye conditions.

3. Dilated fundus examination - Wikipedia

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   Those with type 2 diabetes should have their first comprehensive eye examination at the time of diagnosis, followed by yearly exams. Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are planning a pregnancy should have a comprehensive eye examination prior to conception as well as early in the first trimester; women with gestational diabetes do not ...

4. Ophthalmoscopy - Wikipedia

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   The pupil is a hole through which the eye's interior can be viewed. For better viewing, the pupil can be opened wider (dilated; mydriasis) before ophthalmoscopy using medicated eye drops (dilated fundus examination). However, undilated examination is more convenient (albeit not as comprehensive), and is the most common type in primary care.

5. Optometry - Wikipedia

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   Optometrists, Doctors of Optometry, or Optometric Physicians are primary eye care providers. They provide comprehensive optical and medical eye care. They are trained and licensed to practice medicine for eye related conditions - prescribe topical medications (prescription eye drops), oral medications as well as administer diagnostic agents.

6. Diabetic retinopathy - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic retinopathy (also known as diabetic eye disease) is a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries and one of the lead causes of sight loss in the world, even though there are many new therapies and improved treatments for helping people live with diabetes.

7. Ophthalmology - Wikipedia

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   An ophthalmologist is a physician who undergoes subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. [3] Following a medical degree, a doctor specialising in ophthalmology must pursue additional postgraduate residency training specific to that field. This may include a one-year integrated internship that involves more general medical ...