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How often do most people with diabetes need a dilated eye exam?

Once a year, unless your care team suggests a different plan.

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  1. Once a year ✔
  2. Once every 10 years
  3. Only if vision gets blurry

Why: Diabetic eye disease often has no early warning signs. Drops widen the pupils so the doctor can see the back of the eye and catch problems early, when treatment works best.

Huh, didn't know that: NIDDK says finding and treating diabetic retinopathy early can reduce the risk of blindness by 95 percent.

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Answer: Once a year. Diabetic eye disease often has no early warning signs. Drops widen the pupils so the doctor can see the back of the eye and catch problems early, when treatment works best.

  1. National Eye Institute, Diabetic Retinopathy www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
    If you have diabetes, it’s important to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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