We provide referral-based specialist assessment, monitoring and treatment for diabetes-related eye changes, helping you protect your vision with clear advice and coordinated care.
Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels at the back of the eye, causing diabetic retinopathy. These changes may develop without obvious symptoms at first, which is why regular retinal monitoring is important even when your vision seems stable.
We assess diabetes-related eye changes through specialist ophthalmic care, with attention to the retina, macula, lens and eye movement concerns. Our retinal care is supported by Dr Mei Hong Tan, whose profile you can read on our Dr Mei Hong Tan page.
If diabetic eye disease has become more advanced, treatment may involve laser, eye injections or surgical management for complications where clinically appropriate. You can also learn more about related care through our retinal surgery and refractive and injections pages.
We help patients with diabetes understand, monitor and manage eye health with specialist retinal assessment, clear treatment planning and communication with their referring GP or optometrist.
Diabetic retinopathy can progress before vision changes are noticed. We provide specialist eye health checks to help detect and monitor retinal changes.
Find out moreSome patients may need laser treatment, in-clinic injections or surgery for complications. Suitability depends on your diagnosis and specialist assessment.
Find out moreWe work with GPs and optometrists so your diabetes care and eye care remain connected, practical and focused on preserving vision.
Find out moreDuring your appointment, we may use dilating drops and retinal assessment to examine the back of the eye in detail. Please allow up to two hours, as extra testing or treatment planning may be needed depending on your findings.
Diabetic eye disease management does not replace your diabetes care. Good control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol remains important, and you should continue to follow advice from your GP or diabetes care team. If you have other eye conditions, we can also assess related concerns such as macular degeneration, glaucoma care or cataract-related vision changes.
If treatment is needed, your specialist will explain the recommended option, expected benefits, limitations and specific risks. Surgical and procedural treatments are only advised where clinically appropriate for your eye health.
Our ophthalmologists provide specialist medical and surgical eye care with clear explanations and treatment plans tailored to your diagnosis. Retinal expertise is especially important when diabetes affects the back of the eye.
A current referral from your GP or optometrist is required and helps support your maximum Medicare rebate.
These answers provide general information only and do not replace personalised medical advice. If you are unsure about your symptoms or referral, please contact us.
Consulting days may vary, so please confirm appointment details with our team.
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