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If you have diabetes, regular visits to your ophthalmologist for eye exams are important to avoid eye problems. High blood sugar (glucose) increases the risk of diabetic eye problems. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20 to 74.
If you have diabetes, suspect diabetes, or have a family history of diabetes, please contact our offices south of Boston including Quincy, Weymouth, Norwell, and Norwood, and ask for a Patient Advocate at 877-373-2020.
High blood sugar in diabetes causes the lens of the eye to swell, which changes your ability to see. To correct this kind of eye problem, you need to get your blood sugar back into the target range. It may take as long as three months after your blood sugar is well controlled for your vision to fully return to normal.
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“Perfect service: the greeting was friendly; the technician was on time and helpful; Dr. Nielsen was prompt and informative; and the scheduling of follow-up appointments was easy. The questions I had were either already anticipated or clearly answered.”
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Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leaks and damages the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels and stop damage to the retina.
Blurred vision can also be a symptom of more serious eye problems with diabetes. The three major eye problems that people with diabetes may develop and should be aware of are:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
This new definition underscores the importance for everyone to take steps to help prevent the development of this disease. Individuals can try to avoid the problems associated with diabetic eye disease by taking appropriate care of themselves and following healthy guidelines such as:
- Maintain a normal weight
- Watch your diet, especially limiting unhealthy types of fats and substituting complex carbohydrates for simple carbohydrates
- Participate in an exercise program, performing at least 2 1/2 hours of aerobic exercise every week
- Do not smoke
Lifestyle management has been shown to reduce the risk of developing Type II Diabetes and pre-diabetes by at least two-thirds. It can also slow or halt the progression of pre-diabetes to full diabetes.
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Our team of eye doctors includes some of the foremost experts in laser vision correction and eye surgery in the greater Boston area. We look forward to helping you maintain healthy and clear vision for years to come. Learn more about our leading providers and the high level of service you can expect at the Nielsen Eye Center.
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Schedule your appointment today at one of our four convenient offices situated on the South Shore. Serving the greater Boston area, our locations in Quincy, Weymouth, Norwell, and Norwood are here to provide exceptional eye care tailored to your needs.
Steven Nielsen, M.D.
Since 1991, Dr. Steven A. Nielsen has performed over 25,000 successful laser procedures, leveraging the latest advancements in eye surgery. Dr. Nielsen earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at the Doheny Eye Institute. He serves as the President of Nielsen Eye Center and the Medical Director of both the Cataract and Laser Center and the Quincy Laser Eye Center.
Helen Moreira, M.D.
As a partner and co-owner with Dr. Nielsen, Dr. Helen Moreira tailors solutions to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Moreira has successfully performed thousands of procedures, including LASIK, refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma treatments, and eyelid surgeries. She completed her Ophthalmology residency at Brown University, graduated from Mount Holyoke College, and earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Nitasha Khanna, M.D.
Dr. Khanna, a board-certified and fellowship-trained LASIK, cataract, and cornea surgeon at Nielsen Eye Center, specializes in advanced dry eye and external disease. Dr. Khanna graduated from the prestigious BA/MD program at Temple University and Lewis Katz School of Medicine. She completed her internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, her Ophthalmology residency at Brown University, and a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at the University of Maryland.
Shobha Topgi, M.D.
Dr. Shobha Topgi, MD, a retina specialist and cataract surgeon at Nielsen Eye Center, is dedicated to delivering optimal visual outcomes through technical expertise and patient-focused care. She earned her undergraduate degree from Miami University of Ohio and her medical degree from Rush Medical College at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Topgi specializes in retinal and vitreous diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal inflammatory diseases, and advanced cataract surgery.
