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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    Hello. I'd hoped to post with an update from my first hospital visit on 28th October however as yet., no news of the outcome. Just to say that in my appointment letter it said I'd be seeing the consultant however the nurse explained that they weren't doing that and that I'd have a couple of...
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    Helpful types of lightbulbs?

    Gosh,that sounds difficult and good the photosensitive lenses help you. Thank you very much for responding and your helpful siggestion. I've been using some tinted glasses ( from ihe RNIB) suitable to wear over my exisitng glasses which generally help 'though on very sunny days, I now tend to...
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    Helpful types of lightbulbs?

    Thank you ...that's very helpful information and to hear it's made such a difference for your dad. Local shop's in the process of sorting one out for me to try......they're initially suggesting a 60W.....will give it a go. With best wishes
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    Helpful types of lightbulbs?

    Thank you very much ....will investigate this too
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    Helpful types of lightbulbs?

    Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble with your suggestions, you've been very helpful.......I'll explore these.
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    Helpful types of lightbulbs?

    Hello Would anyone have some tips please as to whether there's any lightbulbs which might help reduce glare, see more clearly....very light sensitive, blurred vision and equally need light as dull situations etc? I appreciate everyone's different and have been initially diagnosed with pre...
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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    Thank you Nicole for sharing your experience and so sorry to hear you had such a difficult recovery. With warm wishes and hope all is as well as possible for you now.
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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    Thank you very much for taking the time to respond and for the helpful information. My initial screening indicated pre proliferative retinopahty and just had a second screening...now waiting to hear the diagnosis. I will have another Hba1c in Novemeber so will have some indication of...
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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    Thank you very much...that's very helpful to know. With best wishes.
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    Eye screening drops/photograph used

    Thank you very much....I'll express my concerns that the drops will worsen the condition. i'm very grateful for your support.
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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    Thank you very much...this is very helpful. I guess I'm concerned the drops might exacerbate/cause further damage. Thinking about it,at the screening, the gentleman mentioned there's a weaker strength. I'll express my concerns. I'm grateful to you.
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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    That's really helpful...thank you very much. Yes, I needed to make changes as was poorly with other things and it's just continued resulting in this rapid BS decrease etc....GP amazed however as you say the change has affected my eyes....did a bit of reseach and found some papers on it.
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    Eye screening drops/photograph used

    Thank you for sharing this
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    Rapid deteroration in eyes and first hospital appointment

    Thanks Jaylee. that's strange how that happens and good to hear treatment's promising for you