I have today been told that I have proliferative retinopathy and have to go back for laser treatment next Friday. I'll then have to have lucentis injections on top of that. This seems to have developed over the last few months after recently tightening up on my control. I haven't had any significant vision loss yet (touch wood), but I'm absolutely terrified. My consultant said that the laser treatment may affect my peripheral vision - will I notice a big difference? Will I still be able to drive? How well can I expect my eyes to recover after this (provided that I keep my diabetes well controlled)? If anyone has anything to offer I'd be grateful, I am so scared and feel devastated. I'm Type 1, 29 years old.