Hi all joined the forum a. Couple of days ago I am a complete techno phobe so bear with me I took part in trials for Lucentis. from May 2011 for 18 months.during this time I had 13 jabs in my left eye. At least now the sheet that is put over your eye is pre-cut. The worst part of the procedure used to be the trimming of your eyelash,as the hole was cut with scissors ,very disconcerting. Took part in the trial because laser and wasting was not stopping the eye deterioration. When the trial finished n.I.c.e were still refusing to fund Lucent is. Despite the fact macular degeneration patients were receiving it. I joined the cause for diabetics to receive the treatment. During this time my eyes dipped and I lost my driving licence. May 2013 n.I.c.u relented and started to fund it. Injections restored past sight test and got licence back. Am now up to 33 in left eye 18 in right. Shame their not lasting longer , but I now consider the jabs just another part of the journey in a diabetic s life. Hopefully not for everyone, but honestly not to be feared. Just wish you luck.