Diabetic & Hypertensive Eye Exams in Queens
Personalised, evidence-based care from Dr. Tatyana Katz, OD at our Queens office — with the unhurried attention your eyes deserve.
Diabetes, Blood Pressure & Your Eyes
In a community as diverse as Woodhaven, diabetes and high blood pressure are widespread — and both can quietly damage vision before you feel a thing. Dr. Tatyana Katz, OD provides careful diabetic and hypertensive eye exams at our Queens office, with guidance offered warmly and clearly, including for our Spanish-speaking patients.
What the Exam Checks
- Diabetic Retinopathy — Early bleeding, swelling, or fragile vessels in the retina, usually silent at first.
- Macular Swelling — Fluid in the central retina that can blur reading and detail if untreated.
- Blood-Pressure Effects — Retinal vessel changes that mirror how well your blood pressure is managed.
- Shared Results — Findings sent to your doctor or endocrinologist so your overall care stays joined up.
Why Yearly Matters
Because early diabetic changes cause no symptoms, the only way to catch them in time is to look. Dr. Katz sets a baseline with retinal imaging and a yearly (or closer) schedule based on your health, so problems are managed before they threaten your sight.
Frequently Asked Questions
I feel fine — is the exam really necessary?
Yes. Early diabetic eye disease has no symptoms. A yearly dilated exam is the most reliable way to protect your vision while problems are still treatable.
Is help available in Spanish?
We work to make sure our Spanish-speaking patients fully understand their results and next steps, and our website is available in Spanish as well.
Will my primary doctor get the results?
Yes. Coordinating with your physician or endocrinologist is part of how Dr. Katz manages diabetic and blood-pressure-related eye care.