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<blockquote data-quote="fletchweb" data-source="post: 1372939" data-attributes="member: 318202"><p>I just came back from the ophthalmologist today, I see him on average three times a year. For the past 25 years my eyes have shown signs of retinopathy but haven;t really changed that much. There have been times where they appear a little worse and other times where you would never know I had the issue. I asked the Doctor if I should be concerned and he commented that considering I've been living with type 1 for 51 years and the slow rate of progression there was likely nothing to worry about but to continue seeing him in the event that things suddenly change. Like most people with diabetes - losing vision is quite a concern for me - at one time it was an obsession but fortunately I think I'm past that now - and yes I'm no model of diabetes management and I have yet to meet anyone who is - so having said that ... Just try to do the best you can and try not to worry about your retinopathy as it may remain at the state it is now for the next 20 years - that's pretty typical. </p><p></p><p>Good Luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fletchweb, post: 1372939, member: 318202"] I just came back from the ophthalmologist today, I see him on average three times a year. For the past 25 years my eyes have shown signs of retinopathy but haven;t really changed that much. There have been times where they appear a little worse and other times where you would never know I had the issue. I asked the Doctor if I should be concerned and he commented that considering I've been living with type 1 for 51 years and the slow rate of progression there was likely nothing to worry about but to continue seeing him in the event that things suddenly change. Like most people with diabetes - losing vision is quite a concern for me - at one time it was an obsession but fortunately I think I'm past that now - and yes I'm no model of diabetes management and I have yet to meet anyone who is - so having said that ... Just try to do the best you can and try not to worry about your retinopathy as it may remain at the state it is now for the next 20 years - that's pretty typical. Good Luck! [/QUOTE]
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