Diabetic Eye Exams in North York

Name: Finch Avenue Optometry
Address: 244 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M2R 1M7
Telephone: (416) 222-7788

Helping You Mitigate the Risks

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects approximately 3.3 million people in Canada. The condition prevents the body from creating and using insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.

Diabetes significantly increases your risk of developing an eye disease, so it is essential to undergo regular eye exams to manage your ocular health. Diabetes-related eye disease is the leading cause of preventable blindness in North American adults between the ages of 30 and 69.

How Does Diabetes Affect the Eye?

Diabetes affects your blood glucose levels, which may cause blurry vision or trouble focusing. This type of visual impairment is usually temporary and dissipates when your blood glucose levels return to normal.

If your blood glucose levels do not return to normal, you can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eye. Problems with the blood vessels in the eye are the root of most diabetic eye diseases and can lead to dangerously high intraocular pressure.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease, affecting 1 in 3 people with diabetes over the age of 40. The disease occurs when the blood vessels in the eye begin to swell, causing blood to leak into other parts of the eye. Additionally, new, abnormal blood vessels may begin to grow to compensate for the damaged blood vessels. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness.

How We Test for Diabetic Eye Disease

We use advanced technology to ensure we provide you with the treatment you need when you need it.

Optos California With Autofluorescence

We use ultra-widefield retinal imaging tools like Optos California to photograph and examine the back of the eye. These high-powered cameras produce coloured images of the retina, optic disc, and blood vessels, which are used to detect and diagnose abnormalities.

Optical Coherence Tomography

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technology that provides us with cross-sectional images of your retina. We can examine these issues to measure the thickness of your retina and pinpoint signs of retinal disease.

Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer

We use the Humphrey Visual Field test to determine your field of vision. A visual field test helps us to discover if you are experiencing any blind spots or areas of poor vision.

Monitoring your vision helps maximize our chances of catching early signs of disease. We look forward to seeing you!

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Testimonials

As always, I am pleased with the service provided by the staff of Dr. George Papadakis. The front line staff are always courteous & knowledgeable about the products offered at the centre. The clinic is clean & the staff always sanitizing equipments before & after use. Dr. George Papadakis is a caring & knowledgeable eye doctor. He is very up to date with new treatments & equipments in his field. He always take time to explain thoroughly during examination. My family & I are very lucky to have Dr. Papadakis as our eye doctor.

Elly L

Finch Avenue Optometry is a very professional office. I was especially thankful that everyone is taking such proactive steps to keep patients safe from Covid-19. I appreciate all of the care and positive guidelines that I am given by the specialist. Thanks. Stay safe.

Mary J

Friendly staff, that did a great job of working with my unagreeable 3 year old to get his first eye examination.

Xavier

Dr. Papadakis and his staff are incredible. I have been a loyal client of Dr. Papadakis since childhood. Just this morning, I called the office to request an electronic copy of my last invoice, and a staff member emailed me right away. Thank you for making your clients feel extremely valued.

Christie M

My wife and I have been clients of Dr. Papadakis for more than 20 years. coming there is a very pleasant experience and we even do not consider ourselves as the clients but rather a part of the family. The staff is very good and helpful too.