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Diabetic Eye Screening

Published by amgrundy in the blog amgrundy's blog. Views: 698

Hi I am going for a Diabetic Eye Screening Test this afternoon not soft but is it very painful ?

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Jan 25, 2016

Enclave Jan 25, 2016
I have heart problems so refuse to have the drops. The wife had a reaction to the drops ..not good .. So hope it goes well for you.. They don't always use the drops, as I have had 2 screenings without the eye drops.

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Lamont D Jan 25, 2016
For me, having had the screening a few times now, it is not as bad as Sean has said or maybe I'm a little bit pain resistant!!
It's the after effects of blurred vision and the sun is not helpful, take Sun glasses.
The sci-fi pictures of the back of your eyes are really interesting tho!!

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amgrundy Jan 26, 2016
Hi all, Thank you for your replies I had the Eye Screening Test yesterday not so bad I was nervous yes the drops do sting for about 30 seconds to be honest I have had more stinging in my eyes through peeling onions HA! HA!

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amgrundy Jan 26, 2016
Like the way you put it yep you are spot on !
Trina Jan 28, 2016
I've been for screening for about 7 years now. Sounds dramatic but its really no big deal. The first few years yes eyes streaming and blurred vision. However, for the past three years its been easy peasy. No inconvenience whatsoever and was able to work as normal directly after.

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