A 59-year-old woman with Type 2 diabetes presents with blurred vision. She reports that it has been gradually getting worse over the past few months. What should be done next?
Diabetes can lead to a number of eye problems including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. This patient's symptoms warrant a thorough eye examination, including a dilated eye exam to check for diabetic retinopathy. Tight control of blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels can help to prevent or slow down the progression of diabetic eye disease.