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Hi @victoria21 and sorry for my late reply... I've been away all week! As himtoo has mentioned it's £250, which include 1 mask and a detailed eye check. Every 12 weeks you'll need a replacement of the mask and new photographs of your eyes are taken to see if any progress has been achieved. I...

Hi @Anasyx I'm using the Noctura 400 sleep mask. I've been diabetic for 18 years now and, although I don't have signs of retinopathy, I'm using this mask to prevent that to happen. Have a look at www.noctura.com in case you may find any help from using the mask too. I think it's a valid support...

Hi @Flossie101 I'm not sure whether you have heard about the Noctura 400 sleep mask but have a look into http://noctura.com/blog/category/testimonials/ if you are after positive stories. It's a new non-invasive treatment that has given positive results to some people also on this forum. I also...

Hi @Postitnote please have a look into this: http://noctura.com/ It's a non-invasive treatment and some people have found real benefit from it: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/noctura-sleep-mask-for-diabetic-retinopathy.75538/...

Hi @Ralphy I've been a type 1 diabetic for 18 years and I've been using the mask for nearly 2 years now. I'm using it for preventive purposes. I didn't have signs of retinopathy when I started using the mask and I do not have any now, despite my everyday ups and downs. My HbA1c has always been...

Sorry to hear that :( I know that laser can have bad effects on the periphery of the retina, which I know is the portion mainly responsible for night vision. I usually suggest people on this forum to try the noctura sleep mask, which I found great. But I'm not sure whether this can be any useful...

Hi @luca ferrario as noblehead has mentioned laser can result in some loss of peripheral vision but this is usually after multiple treatments only. Have a look into this too: http://noctura.com/ It's a light-emitting sleep mask, which myself as well as other people on this forum have been using...

Hi @Bobbin not sure how much it'll really help but there are some natural compounds like lutein, typically found in green leafy veggies, which are claimed to improve night vision. You can find also supplements rich in those. Night vision is regulated by rod photocereptors in the retina. Have you...

Hi @Joah Sorry for my late reply but I don't come on the forum that often any more. I've been using the mask for nearly 2 years now. I get a checkup every 3 months, when I get a mask replacement. This is included in the price you pay for the mask. They take photographs of my retina in both eyes...

Hi @hollyslot as Dark Horse said duration of diabetes is a major risk factor :( I've been diabetic for 18 years now and my Hba1c has always been below 7 except during my diagnosis. Despite our efforts, I'm afraid we'll never be able to keep our BG as steady as that of a non-diabetic and Hba1c is...

Hi, I've also been using the mask for a while now. Although I don't have retinopathy, I'm trying to be on the safe side. After nearly 2 years I believe this is still well worth the money I'm paying every 3 months. I also found the mask uncomfortable at times, especially as I've never been able...

Unfortunately, retinopathy is not only a consequence of bad BG, which indeed makes it worse once microaneurysms or dotted haemorrhage are in place. A main player is oxygen saturation and the way oxygen is supplied through our microcirculation. Since a while, I have been using a sleep mask that...

The article may also be scary but all diabetes can be! There are at least 3 different stages of retinopathy...

@pshuttle I've been paying £250 every 3 months that includes the mask and the eye screening. I was told I could stop at anytime but at the moment I feel comfortable about it.

Hi Dragonflye, Have a look at this non-invasive treatment too: http://noctura.com/ The treatment is a specific green light delivered by a sleeping mask during the night hours in order to prevent oxygen deprivation in the retina. I’m using it and other people are with fantastic results...