Diabetes  

   “ Come see how affordable QUALITY eye care can be ! “   

 Home Up

 

 

 

 SALEM

established 1983

 

 304-782-1005      
 304-782-3303 (fax)
 

 Drs. Audia & Wickline 

 59 Water St.       

 Salem, WV 26426

 

 Monday         9 – 5

 Tuesday        9 – 7

 Wednesday   9 – 5

 Thursday      9 – 5

 Friday           9 – 5

 Saturday       9 – 1

  Salem Info or

  Appointment

 
 Dr. Audia

 Dr. Wickline

  

HARRISVILLE

established 1998

 

 304-643-2117      
 304-643-2116 (fax)
 
 Drs. Audia & Wickline
 1403 E. Pearl St.  
 Harrisville, WV 26362

 

 Monday          9 - 4

 Tuesday         9 - 4 **

 Wednesday    9 - 6

 Thursday       9 - 4 **

 Friday            9 - 4

 ** Office open but no

  planned patient care

    Harrisville Info or

  Appointment  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did You Know?

 

Diabetes  Is the leading cause of Adult Blindness in the US?

bullet

Diabetes doubles the risk of developing Glaucoma.

bullet

Diabetes  increases the risk of cataract development.

bullet

Diabetics need an ANNUAL eye exam with dilated retinal evaluation.  More frequent exams are required in advanced conditions.

bullet

WORK is not a substitute for exercise.


 

DCCT, a study on diabetes, found that lowering your blood sugar reduces the risk of systemic illness in diabetics as follows:


 

bullet

EYE DISEASE            76% reduction

bullet

KIDNEY DISEASE     50% reduction

bullet

NERVE DISEASE     60% reduction

bullet

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE             35% reduction

 

Vertical Scroll: Did You Know?
 
Diabetes  Is the leading cause of Adult Blindness in the US?


Diabetes doubles the risk of developing Glaucoma.


Diabetes  increases the risk of cataract development.


Diabetics need an ANNUAL eye exam with dilated retinal evaluation.  More frequent exams are required in advanced conditions.


WORK is not a substitute for exercise.

 
DCCT, a study on diabetes, found that lowering your blood sugar reduces the risk of systemic illness in diabetics as follows:

 

EYE DISEASE            76% reduction


KIDNEY DISEASE     50% reduction


NERVE DISEASE     60% reduction


CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE             35% reduction
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Diabetes & The Eye

People with diabetes need to give special attention to their eyes and vision because diabetes can cause blindness, says Joseph Audia, OD. West Virginia leads the nation as the state with the highest percentage of its' population having diabetes. "Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop some degree of diabetic eye disease", Dr. Audia said. The most common is diabetic retinopathy, caused by changes in the blood vessels in the retina, the nerve-rich lining at the back of the eye that is essential for seeing. But diabetes can also contribute to glaucoma and cataracts. Each year approximately 25,000 people lose their sight to diabetic eye disease, making diabetes a leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults 25-74 years old, according to the American Diabetic Association, National Eye Institute and American Optometric Association. The three have joined with other organizations to alert people to diabetic eye disease. A recent study reported that less than half of all adults with diabetes have had their eyes examined. "Diabetes-related eye diseases often have no symptoms but early signs can be detected during a dilated eye exam, Dr. Audia said. "People with diabetes should see an optometrist or ophthalmologist at least once a year for a dilated eye exam. Early diagnosis and treatment can help in preventing blindness! We give diabetic eyes the care they need and coordinate your eye care with your family physician.

Our Pledge To You

bullet

We will give your diabetic eyes the special care they need

bullet

We will provide a written report to the physician treating your diabetes to keep them advised that you have had a complete eye exam with dilated retinal evaluation and to advise them about the status of your eyes

bullet

We will remind you when it is time for your next eye exam (we will send you a letter and call you)

 

* Please consult your physician for further details. This information is presented for informational purposes and is not designed to substitute for the

 advice of your physician.

 

 

Flowchart: Process: Diabetes & The Eye 
People with diabetes need to give special attention to their eyes and vision because diabetes can cause blindness, says Joseph Audia, OD. West Virginia leads the nation as the state with the highest percentage of its' population having diabetes. "Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop some degree of diabetic eye disease", Dr. Audia said. The most common is diabetic retinopathy, caused by changes in the blood vessels in the retina, the nerve-rich lining at the back of the eye that is essential for seeing. But diabetes can also contribute to glaucoma and cataracts. Each year approximately 25,000 people lose their sight to diabetic eye disease, making diabetes a leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults 25-74 years old, according to the American Diabetic Association, National Eye Institute and American Optometric Association. The three have joined with other organizations to alert people to diabetic eye disease. A recent study reported that less than half of all adults with diabetes have had their eyes examined. "Diabetes-related eye diseases often have no symptoms but early signs can be detected during a dilated eye exam, Dr. Audia said. "People with diabetes should see an optometrist or ophthalmologist at least once a year for a dilated eye exam. Early diagnosis and treatment can help in preventing blindness! We give diabetic eyes the care they need and coordinate your eye care with your family physician. 
Our Pledge To You
We will give your diabetic eyes the special care they need
We will provide a written report to the physician treating your diabetes to keep them advised that you have had a complete eye exam with dilated retinal evaluation and to advise them about the status of your eyes
We will remind you when it is time for your next eye exam (we will send you a letter and call you)
 
* Please consult your physician for further details. This information is presented for informational purposes and is not designed to substitute for the
 advice of your physician.
 
 

Send mail to draudia@wveyes.com with questions or comments about this web site.     Copyright © 2008 Drs. Audia & Wickline     Last modified: 05/05/08