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Could be a million things. are you sleeping ok? do you have any stress issues or a change in your life? Depression, boredom , too much exercise (although thats a good tiredness) or not enough exercise.. the list goes on . Ive been constantly tired for years but im constantly stressed and i have...

Thanks Urbanracer, its a pain having to send licence back i might ring the DVLA and see if its really necessary . Im often asked to produce my licence at work or if i need a form of id as i dont have a passport at the moment

Hi Michik I would go and see your GP first if its bothering you. Is it a new issue or have you alway had a swat problem? I sweat a lot and i suffer in the summer months as i have a physical job . i can be very uncomfortable . i also do martial arts and i can end a session soaked whereas my...

My licence lasts for 3 years at a time so i have to fill in all the diabetes and eyesight forms then hoping theyll give me another three years

Hi I have a terrible memory. Do I have to send my driving licence back with the 3 year medical forms? it says i do on the envelope but it may be a genral envelope covering all issues.My licence runs out in August

Thanks guys. appreciate your support

I posted a few weeks back after i was getting blood in my vision that dispersed after a few hours .this was happening on a daily basis. i sought advise from the eye clinic and ended up at Specsavers who gave me a thorough examination . Luckily there were no additional bleeds from the two that...

Thanks for the input guys much appreciated. Ill call them tomorrow and let you know the outcome

Hi, I have had 2 episodes of retinopathy in my left eye over the last 2 years that left me blinded on both occasions for some months after. Happily for me it has slowly cleared and I only have a blurry swirl when i move me eye. Over the last month i have been getting a random black line in my...

I have retinopathy in my left eye . My first bleed was about 13 months ago when I woke up one day to see what I thought was black lines on the wall!! I have had many laser sessions over the months and I admit that I was depressed and feared the future, not only my ability to drive but also the...

its my own fault for saying that I was felling positive about 2014, since that statement ive had a cancer scare,2 other surgeries a trapped nerve in my back and the shoulder and eye thing.note to self, ''keep mouth shut in future!!'' :) :banghead:

Thank you for your replies and advise im sorry to hear about your condition. Ive had diabetes for almost 40 years so ive been lucky not to have had any severe complications until now. still got 8 years till I pay the mortgage off so I hope it doesn't effect my ability to do my job. best of luck...

Thanks for the link. Ive spoken to a few doctors now and some are positive about the outcome and one in particular was quite negative. I guess the worst part is, as pointed out in this thread. its not a quick fix and only time will tell. I am due to have surgery on my shoulder which will keep me...

over what period of time did you have 20 sessions and how is your vision? ive been told that it can effect your peripheral vision if you have laser treatment in both eyes

Best of luck with your treatment let us know how you get on .. Ive got session no.3 at the end of July. Do you know if there is an average amount of laser treatment or does it depend on each case?