Sault Ste. Marie Diabetes Directory
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Eye Care
Diabetes causes eye disease by damaging the blood vessels of the retina, the thin tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye. This causes swelling of the retina, and blood leakage from the tiny vessels in the eye. People can have type 2 diabetes for several years and not know it. For this reason, approximately one in three people with type 2 diabetes will, at diagnosis, already have some degree of diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20-74 years. Surveys have shown blindness is the diabetes complication most feared by people affected by the condition.
One in three people diagnosed with diabetes show signs of retinopathy when their diabetes is first diagnosed. Ultimately, diabetic retinopathy will occur in the eyes of 78% of people with type 2 diabetes.
People with diabetes who keep their blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) levels in good control may help prevent or delay the impact of diabetic retinopathy on their eyes. A 10 year study of more than 1,000 people with insulin dependent diabetes showed that those who tightly managed their blood glucose levels experienced 76 percent less eye damage.
Diabetes causes eye disease by damaging the blood vessels of the retina, the thin tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye. This causes swelling of the retina, and blood leakage from the tiny vessels in the eye. People can have type 2 diabetes for several years and not know it. For this reason, approximately one in three people with type 2 diabetes will, at diagnosis, already have some degree of diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 20-74 years. Surveys have shown blindness is the diabetes complication most feared by people affected by the condition.
One in three people diagnosed with diabetes show signs of retinopathy when their diabetes is first diagnosed. Ultimately, diabetic retinopathy will occur in the eyes of 78% of people with type 2 diabetes.
People with diabetes who keep their blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) levels in good control may help prevent or delay the impact of diabetic retinopathy on their eyes. A 10 year study of more than 1,000 people with insulin dependent diabetes showed that those who tightly managed their blood glucose levels experienced 76 percent less eye damage.
Important eye care tips for people with diabetes.
- Your eye exam is covered by OHIP, but you may have to pay an extra charge for digital retinal photography.
- Maintain an optimal blood glucose level.
- Ask your eye care professional to send reports to your family physician.
- Have your eye exam done every year. Keep your appointment even if you think your vision is okay. Finding problems early can prevent serious complications that could compromise your vision.
Optometrists
Dr. Aceti, Dr. Ambeault & Dr. Hayes- Sheen
205-123 March St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 949-8830 Toll Free: 1-800-465-2923 Thessalon: 842-3235
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician only if requested
Digital retinal photography
Dr. Aceti, Dr. Ambeault & Dr. Hayes- Sheen
205-123 March St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 949-8830 Toll Free: 1-800-465-2923 Thessalon: 842-3235
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician only if requested
Digital retinal photography
ADP Low Vision Authorizer
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Dr. Bentley
102-212 Queen St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 253-1671
Open Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Digital retinal photography
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
102-212 Queen St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 253-1671
Open Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Digital retinal photography
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Dr. Culina
Station Mall, 293 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 759-0607
Open Monday 12am-7pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am-4:30pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Station Mall, 293 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 759-0607
Open Monday 12am-7pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am-4:30pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Group Health Centre Vision and Eye Care Department
Dr. Bratina, Dr. Hyyrylainen & Dr. Robertson
240 McNabb St., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 1Y5
Phone: 759-1234 Appointments: 759-4450
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am-11:45am and 1pm-5pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
240 McNabb St., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 1Y5
Phone: 759-1234 Appointments: 759-4450
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am-11:45am and 1pm-5pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Digital retinal photography
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Dr. King
608-421 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 942-0608 Blind River: 705-356-1338
Open Monday 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-12pm
608-421 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 942-0608 Blind River: 705-356-1338
Open Monday 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-12pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Dr. Myles
118 Brock St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 946-4498
Open Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
118 Brock St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 946-4498
Open Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Digital retinal photography
ADP Low Vision Authorizer
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Dr. Norris
Northgate Mall, 4-153 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 949-4464 Toll Free: 1-877-458-3937
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Digital retinal photography
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Northgate Mall, 4-153 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 949-4464 Toll Free: 1-877-458-3937
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician if requested
Digital retinal photography
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
Sault Optometry Clinic
Dr. Bettello, Dr. Coccimiglio, Dr. DeLuca, Dr. Simpson & Dr. Whitfield
Unit C-12, 150 Churchill Blvd., Churchill Plaza, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 759-1985
Unit C-12, 150 Churchill Blvd., Churchill Plaza, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Phone: 759-1985
Blind River: 356-1985
Open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician when requested
Open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Self-referral or physician referral
Routine dilated eye exam
Reports sent to family physician when requested
Digital retinal photography
Developed a resource kit for patients with diabetic retinopathy
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Developed a resource kit for patients with diabetic retinopathy
Reminds patients of their next appointment
Full service dispensary
Located on a bus route
Free parking
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