Diabetic Eye Exams In Peoria

We’ve Invested In Caring For Diabetic Eyes

Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss among adults. People with diabetes need special care and attention to lower the risk of diabetic eye diseases.

Regular eye exams could prevent most vision loss associated with diabetes. At The Bixby Eye Center, we’ve invested in the technology and equipment necessary to provide proper care.

If you have diabetes, trust The Bixby Eye Center to have your best interests—and vision—at heart. Request your appointment for a diabetic eye exam today.

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What Is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects more than 1 in 10 Americans. A further 1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes.

The disease impacts how your body turns food into energy. Your pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin that helps regulate your blood sugar levels.

Bodies that can’t produce or use insulin don’t process blood sugar. Over time, built-up blood sugar can cause a range of problems like heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, kidney disease, and eye issues.

Diabetic Eye Diseases

People with diabetes should have an annual comprehensive eye exam to check for the beginnings of diabetic eye diseases:

Diabetic Retinopathy

High blood sugar levels can damage the small, delicate blood vessels that feed the retina leading to diabetic retinopathy. These blood vessels can burst or leak, causing fluid to accumulate in the macula, the part of your eye that lets you see fine details.

When the retinal tissues swell in response to the fluid, blurry vision can result. In its advanced form, diabetic retinopathy can cause new blood vessels to form in place of the damaged ones. These new vessels can leak, too, resulting in further fluid buildup and create scar tissue.

The advanced form of diabetic retinopathy is known as proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and it can lead to serious conditions like glaucoma or retinal detachment.

Diabetic Macular Edema

When the retina can no longer absorb all the fluid from leaking blood vessels, the macula thickens and swells. This condition is known as diabetic macular edema and is a serious threat to your vision.

The longer you have diabetic retinopathy, the higher the risk of it progressing into diabetic macular edema.

Signs & Symptoms

Diabetic eye diseases can progress with few symptoms or none at all. But, if you have any of the following issues, please get your eyes checked right away:

Increased floaters
Blurry vision
Poor night vision
Muted colors
Dark areas in your field of vision

Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy usually affect both eyes.

Eye Care Is A Part Of Diabetes Management

Managing your diabetes is the best way to prevent vision loss from diabetic eye diseases. Regular, comprehensive eye exams are also an excellent prevention tool. At The Bixby Eye Center, we have the experience and skills to provide specialized care for diabetic eyes. Please request your appointment today.

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Our Location

Our Address

6807 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614

Contact Information

Phone: 309-692-0000
Fax: 309-692-8082

Monday:

8 AM -5 PM

Tuesday:

8 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday:

8 AM - 5 PM

Thursday:

8 AM - 5 PM

Friday:

8 AM - 5 PM

Saturday:

8 AM - 12 PM*

Sunday:

Closed

*Once per month, call for details

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Our Services

Comprehensive Eye Exam

Luxury Eyewear

Contact Lens Exams, Fittings

Dry Eye Therapy

Myopia Management

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							The entire staff makes you feel like they care about you and it seems like they all have a great time working there. Always the same happy people whenever I go in.			

				Patrick			

							Those women were amazingly pleasant and they know their job very well...I was very impressed			

				Brent			

							Very professional, and friendly atmosphere.			

				Chris			

							Friendly and thorough.			

				Sheri			

							Great experience with the optometrist Dr Yu. I didn’t buy glasses at Bixby as it seems expensive.			

				George			

							Highly recommend Bixby. They provide thorough eye exams.			

				Doug			

							On time, polite and professional. Explained everything clearly. I didn’t feel rushed.			

				Dave			

							The Bixby professionals take the best care of my eyes. I'm always assured that the health of my eyes are as important to them as they are to me and my health.			

				Linda			

							Everyone is awesome! Robin is so knowledgeable about glasses and such a joy to work with. Love their frames.			

				Barb			

							Everyone there are very nice, and are good at their job. Dr. Jensen is a very good and nice doctor. I would definitely recommend this place!			

				Lori			

							I went there to get nose pads replaced and straightened and sent my son in as I am physically challenged. They came out to the car and adjusted my glasses and upon leaving discovered that they did it no charge. Needless to say my next glasses will be purchased at Bixby. They obviously know how to run a business.			

				Phil			

							Staff is great. Such a fun atmosphere!!Switched to Bixby this year. My lenses are perfect. LOVE the frames!!			

				Valerie			

							The staff is extremely personable and outstanding. A+			

				Amber			

							Very friendly staff. Always make you feel like they really care about helping you. Robin is always a joy to be around to help with choosing your glasses.			

				Peggy			

							I felt I got a thorough eye exam. The frame selection is great. Robin was just over the top awesome helping me pick out a frame. It was a great experience and I will go back.			

				Diane			

							I want to Highly THANK Dr. Rebekah Yu, OD. On 2/26/24 & 5/13/24. Her eye exams were irrefutably perfect. The results forwarded to the Veterans Administration, FORCED the U.S. Navy to admit IN WRITING that my cataracts were caused by radiation at my age of 21. I receive zero disability. That is OK. The result is that it opens the door to other radiation related problems. I told Dr. Yu, at that time, she was highly competent, professional and should put a high value on her abilities and other items. Bixby staff is also great. Accolades should be given when deserved. Mike Sorak			

				Mike			

							Got me in right away and worked with my insurance. I’ve looked at bigger selections of frames, but not any that had a better selection.			

				Doug			

							My first visit was fantastic! I had to change optometrist office due to change in my insurance preferred provider. At first, I was very disappointed to leave my eye doctor whom I had for years, but soon realized Bixby Eye Center is fabulous! Huge shout-out to Dr. Yu and “Rockin’ Robin along with the rest of the team I came in contact with during my appointment.			

				Debra			

							Everyone at the Bixby Eye Center is the best - from receptionists, technicians, doctors, and the frames specialists. Sometimes I just want to go in and visit because everyone is so nice! Don has helped me on many occasions either adjust my glasses, find the sickest pair of sunglasses last year and choose my new glasses for this year. Even if I lived further away, I would make the commute to Bixby because the service is worth it!			

				SewSpence			

							I can't say enough good things about Bixby Eye Center! My family and I feel so confident about our eye health as a result of their care. Everyone provides exceptional service! I highly recommend!			

				Cherrill			

							Bixby Eye Center 'sets the bar' for both professionalism, as well as customer service.			

				Brad			

							Very friendly staff. They obviously enjoy working together as it's a light hearted atmosphere while still getting the job done. I felt like I was a priority in that my appointment time was met, the various steps had a good flow and I was the focus of each person I dealt with. Very refreshing and glad I chose them from the list of my insurance covered providers.			

				Andi			

							All of the staff are great. I was very impressed that they took the time to find out that my eye insurance & my medical insurance could not be used for the same day, saving me money. I always wondered why i had to pay so much at my last provider.			

				Kristy			

							Good customer service.			

				James			

							They provide a very thorough exam and take their time answering questions.			

				Brandy			

							Awesome place Rockin was Awesome love it there!!!			

				Becky			

							Everyone was friendly and eager to help. All the employees did the best job taking care of me. I highly recommend Bixby Eye Center.			

				Andrew			

							Amazing amazing service and unbelievable pricing for quality lenses and coatings— worked with Rockin’ Robin who really made it so easy for me to ask questions and actually understand what is available for me and my needs. Turn around time for new lenses on my older frames is about 2 weeks less than other quotes! Can’t wait to see em soon. Thanks so much Bixby Crew! Pricing is astoundingly fair, even out of pocket for top of the line Zeiss lenses. Walk in’s are welcome for Optician Consultation. Bring your vision records in and see what options you have!			

				Annie			

							I had a great experience at Bixby eye center.			

				Nancy			

							I went in with swollen eye lid thinking it was a bug bite. Front desk gal was so friendly and next gal was so professional. Dr Jensen said it was allergy and explained how to take care of.			

				Kathleen			

							Great visit, well organized and very friendly staff. Highly reccomend.			

				Lucas			

							I love it there! Everyone is so nice.			

				Joanie			

							Friendly people, took care of me.			

				Gordon			

							Amazing people to work with!			

				Teri			

							Great experience friendly helpful staff!			

				Joe			

							Very thorough eye exam, and EXCELLENT customer service in the optical department!!! Love this place!			

				Kristin			

							Top notch service from all staff - from reception to billing to optometry, especially Don Stahl. They genuinely want you to be happy with your eye care and eye ware. I haven’t had ophthalmology services at Bixby, but they readily worked with my prescription from Illinois Eye Center. I didn’t like my first pair and they are helping me get a new frame, no fuss involved. This is customer service, customer care and customer concern at its best			

				meeta			

							The staff knows what kind of frames work best for me and I always get compliments on them. When I come in, they clean and tighten all my glasses. Dr. Jensen is my doctor and he’s very knowledgeable			

				C			

							Everyone was very nice and courteous. Dr. Yu was amazingly thorough and made sure I was comfortable in my contacts before leaving. She also assured me, if I had and questions or concerns about them to call and I would get in for another appt. Top notch staff!!			

				Lori			

							Jessica, Dr. Yu, and Robin were excellent with each area they represented. My exam was very easy to understand as was parliamentary testing. When picking out frames, Robin was very patient, with a smile, as I tried on many! I believe she was as tickled as I was on the final decision!!! Thanks Bixby Eye Center!!!			

				Mary			

							No waiting time to be seen. All of the tests were explained. Professional and friendly team.			

				M			

							My son and I had the best experience here than any vision center we have ever been to. Highly recommend!! Everyone there is amazing. Addi, Alicia, Don, Brandy, Courtney, Dr. Yu, Jen, and Rockin' Robin you all rock🎸			

				DeMarie			

							Very professional and modern facility with knowledgeable doctors and staff. Appreciate that they build relationships with patients and have patients’ best interest in mind.			

				Lynne			

							I have been going to Bixby's for at least 25 years and always had great service. Don and Rockin' Robin are great to work with for new glasses			

				Dave			

							The best customer service ever.			

				Kristi			

							Rocking Robin was great!!!!			

				Tory			

							First visit. Staff and Dr were great. Optician Robin was super helpful buying new glasses and sun glasses. She fixed up my old beat up frames without my asking. Results were amazing.			

				Matt			

							Dr Jensen is so kind and patient. There is no rushing through the exam like so many other eye doctors I’ve been to. The staff where you pick out your glasses are so fun!			

				Beth			

							Dr. JENSEN IS GREAT ! WE WOULD FOLLOW HIM ANYWHERE.			

				Esther			

							My first time at Bixby but I've been wearing glasses for about 65 years (yes, im old!). The adjustment to new prescriptions is usually very difficult and can take days or weeks. Robin told me not to wear them until the next morning because the brain kinda of resets overnight. I did just that and by 1:00 p.m. I was used to them!!!! I'm very impressed with Bixby Eye Center!!			

				Judy