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When should someone diagnosed with type 2 diabetes get an eye exam for retinopathy?

Immediately at diagnosis.

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  1. After 20 years
  2. Only after vision changes
  3. Immediately at diagnosis ✔

Why: Diabetic retinopathy can begin without noticeable symptoms. CDC says an eye exam should happen immediately after a type 2 diagnosis.

Huh, didn't know that: The eye doctor dilates the eyes to inspect the retina and its blood vessels.

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Why did the eye exam arrive early? It wanted a clear start.
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Answer: Immediately at diagnosis. Diabetic retinopathy can begin without noticeable symptoms. CDC says an eye exam should happen immediately after a type 2 diagnosis.

  1. CDC Vision Loss and Diabetes www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-complications/diabetes-and-vision-loss.html
    have an eye exam to check for DR immediately if you're diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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