
Diabetes can quietly damage the blood vessels in the back of your eye long before you notice any change in vision. A dilated eye exam at least once a year catches diabetic retinopathy early, when treatment works best.
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Dr. Poole is a third-generation optometrist with a special interest in pediatric eye care and post-surgical specialty contact lens fitting. He joined our team of optometrists in September 2026 and sees patients at our Athens, Lavonia, and Toccoa offices.