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 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

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Contact Lens Exams, Fittings

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Myopia Management

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							I been going to Bixby Eye Center for years and always had good service.Mr Dr Bixby has now retired, his daughter has taken over the Bixby Eye Center business with the same great service that Bixby Eye Center is known for. I highly recommend The Bixby Eye Center if you are in need for glasses or having issues with your eyes.			

				Johnny			

							Efficient and knowledgeable			

				Gina			

							Fantastic place to get eye exams / glasses / contacts - Dr. Yu is great, friendly and professional. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and need eye services!			

				JMN			

							The services that I receive at Bixby Eye Center are excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive. Dr. Jensen is amazing! He is very professional, courteous, thorough with his exams and always willing to answer any questions that I might have. He is the BEST! Thanks so much!			

				Betty			

							Responsive to needs as they arise. Friendly, personable, and knowledgeable personnel.			

				Jane			

							I was totally satisfied with my recent eye exam. All the staff were courteous and professional. Scheduling was easy and Addy was able to meet my time frame. Dr. Yu is very thorough and answered all my questions concerning the exam. She is the nicest person ever. I probably looked at 20 pairs of glasses and Don was happy to assist. The Bixby Eye Center is AWSOME.			

				steven			

							Dr Jensen was kind and detailed. Staff very friendly, especially Robin and Don! Love how they know us by name!!			

				Dawn			

							I had a pleasant experience at BEC. The staff was professional and courteous!!!			

				Joseph			

							I always get professional service here. Don is a great asset for fitting your new glasses. Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.			

				Jeff			

							Went to Bexby Eye Center for an annual eye health exam. I was treated professionally and received a thorough eye exam in my opinion. Was checked using up to date electronic devices and received a thorough individual eye exam from Dr. Jensen. I would recommend.			

				Brett			

							I have three children under the age of nine and Bixby eye center did a remarkable job with each child. The center is extremely clean and well managed. The ladies at the front desk helped with my insurance and were so kind and respectful. We will definitely be back!			

				Jennifer			

							Bixby Eyeglass Center never fail to disappoint! The optical team: Don, Jenna & Rockin Robyn are always on point; I can count on them to take good care of me. They get to know their clients & their style. If you are looking for an array of classy, sophisticated, designer frames look no further than Bixby Eye Center! Addie and the front desk always greet me with warm friendly smile. Speaking of designer, I had the pleasure of meeting designer’s Gazal & her husband Andy who are Amazing! They are a talented duo that compliment one another and create cutting edge eyewear! Thank you Gazal & Andy for taking time to visit and share your work with us and thank you Bixby for a great experience!			

				Jamesetta			

							Friendly, right on time, informative			

				Gary			

							Friendly staff. Knowledgeable and helpful			

				Daniel			

							Friendly staff, excellent service.			

				Jon			

							Very helpful and professional. Great Doctor and staff.			

				Joyce			

							The employees at Bixby Eye Center are all awesome individuals. I would recommend their offce for vision care.			

				Marga			

							I have been wearing glasses since I was a toddler so needless to say, I’ve been through A LOT of eye care facilities in the past 50 years. These guys are the BEST! Every person in every role has been kind, professional, and even hilarious. Many special thanks to Dr Jensen for putting up with my squirrely eyes and my hatred of eye exams and to Robin and Don for always helping me make perfect decisions with the glasses I wear 24/7 (and for making me laugh while helping!) PS. These new sunglasses are the 💣!			

				Christina			

							I brought my 5 year old in for his first eye exam today and I honestly can’t say enough great things about the experience. From the moment we walked in the staff was very welcoming to both myself and my son. As we prepared to sit and wait to be called back (which turned out to be less than a minute) the staff brought out crayons and stickers for my son. The nurse who helped with the exam used kid friendly explanations of what was going to happen when she used each machine. The doctor was wonderful and used kid friendly techniques to complete the exam. My son left saying “I like going to the eye doctor!” I 100% recommend Bixby Eye Center especially for childhood exams.			

				Lisa			

							Great experience.Fast Friendly and very professional. The ladies really care and can tell they love what they do .			

				Dave			

							Usually the glasses store would be boring but I Love this place they help with what you need and very friendly			

				EDB			

							My first visit there, was today; the ENTIRE staff were so welcoming and friendly! I never felt rushed or dismissed. They were all laughing, creating such a fun atmosphere. If I could give them more stars I would, this was a fantastic experience!			

				Deborah			

							This was my first visit at Bixby Eye Center, and I was very happy with all of the staff. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I'm glad I chose them.			

				Clare			

							Great customer service and knowledgeable staff. So wonderful with kids!			

				Kristen			

							I like Doctor Jensen and his stuff they are very nice to me and doctorJensen is a very good eye doctor and very careful when working on my eyes 👀 I really appreciate Doctor Jensen and his team members who work with him.God bless Dr.Jensen and his staff and workers thank you God for blessing me with such a great and wonderful eyes doctor Jensen. God bless you all 🙏🙏💙💙 thank the lord for you all and God continue to bless you 🙏 all and stuff members as well. This is all for n💚🩵🧡❤️now.			

				Emma			

							Professional, thorough, friendly and knowledgeable folks.			

				Nathan			

							Great experience, with helpful and friendly staff. I have been with Bixby Eye Center for several years, and they have always provided top-notch service and support.			

				Shaun			

							Service was quick and professional. Staff was very friendly.			

				Steve			

							Everyone, from welcome desk to checkout, was kind and attentive to me, walked slower, spoke louder, very important to this old lady., even called me by name. I felt special. Can’t wait for my new glasses, I’ll look special!🤗			

				Gertrude			

							Our experience from checking in all the way through the exam was truly wonderful! So laid back but always professional makes it all worth it for my 10 y.o son.			

				Tania			

							Staff is wonderful!! Doctor Yu is very pleasant and thorough. The opticians are very knowledgeable and helpful, too.			

				Paul			

							Quick, efficient, and courteous.			

				Robert			

							I have never been to a business where the entire staff is friendly! Make your next eye appointment here. Trust me you won't regret it!			

				Cathy			

							The people at Bixby are the nicest and most helpful people. The staff is so friendly, funny, and personable.			

				Kyley			

							Dr Jensen is great and so is the staff			

				David			

							I cannot say enough good things about Bixby Eye Center! My husband recently visited for a new patient appointment, and the care he received was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, professional, and attentive. They made sure he was comfortable and answered all our questions with patience and clarity. Dr. Jensen was incredibly thorough and compassionate, ensuring he felt at ease throughout the process. It was clear that they truly care about their patients and are highly skilled in what they do. We were so impressed with how smoothly everything went. If you're looking for top-notch eye care, this is the place to go!			

				jennifer			

							Excellent experience from booking to departure. Great frame selection with high end to economical brands - the optical technicians were exceptionally helpful and professional while being warm and engaging. They understand the complexity of lenses with high prescriptions and offered helpful advice on frame selection. Dr Yu was incredibly kind, informative and thorough. She took her time provided a good review of the exam - I have complications that made this invaluable. I felt I was dealing with the highest level of competency during our appointment which is very comforting. All of the support staff from the office manager at the front desk to the optometrist assistants in the back were lovely to work with. I’m relieved to have found a place where I can establish my annual care and find frames that suit me well. Highly recommend.			

				Gabrielle			

							Had my annual eye exam.			

				Laveda			

							Great staff & doctors that don't treat you like a number. Highly recommend them.			

				Terri			

							Staff was pleasant to work with and really helpful.			

				Phyllis			

							I can truly say that I look forward to my appointments at Bixby Eye Center. Robin, Jenna and Dr Jensen along with all receptionists and assistants are so warm and friendly. The fashion czar, Don, advised me on the latest styles and is making sure my look is not "basic".			

				Eric			

							The staff at Bixby Eye Center is very professional and friendly!❤️			

				Barb			

							Quick in and out no waiting.			

				Ronald			

							Our family has been with Bixby for decades and have always received excellent care and service.			

				Jane			

							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			

							Friendly and thorough.			

				Sheri			

							Very professional, and friendly atmosphere.			

				Chris			

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

				George			

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

				Dave

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Diabetic Eye Exams In Peoria

We’ve Invested In Caring For Diabetic Eyes

What Is Diabetes?