Eyesight

[Ross 33]

Hi only diagnosed over a week ago type 1 and can feel my eyesight getting worse by the day really getting me down can barely write this out anyone else have this problem

 

[lizdeluz]

Hello Ross, welcome to the forum. Your current eyesight problems are likely to be temporary and due to you having to adjust to insulin. Talk to your diabetes specialist nurse as well about this, but hopefully these issues will settle down soon.

 

[Neemo]

Hi only diagnosed over a week ago type 1 and can feel my eyesight getting worse by the day really getting me down can barely write this out anyone else have this problem

How are ur BS readings? Assuming u havent got a handle on ur BS yet as ur newly diagnosed. High BS (hyperglycemia) causes temporary blurring;

http://www.m.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetes-blurred-vision

I've been a type 1 for 20 yrs. I'm short sighted (wear contacts), my vision hasn't deteriorated/worsened significantly in the last 20 yrs.

I went to the opticians yesterday for an annual checkup, the optometrist photographed my eyes and showed me the photos ..They were comparable to a non diabetic (no signs of any backround retinopathy, etc).

BS are very tightly correlated to retinopathy progession...so keeping ur blood sugaes optimal is paramount.

 

[kjsmith]

Hello Ross, yes I've been getting blurred vision since I started my medication. Been told that it's because my levels are coming down and it should stop when I'm at a stable level. I'm finding it very disorientating at the moment and seem to have a constant headache. I'm determined not to let this beat me though

 

[Ross 33]

Thanks for the replys the diabetic clinic said it should be temporary its just difficult not even being able to help my daughter with homework etc and the headache that seems to come and go

 

[Natalie1974]

How are ur BS readings? Assuming u havent got a handle on ur BS yet as ur newly diagnosed. High BS (hyperglycemia) causes temporary blurring;

http://www.m.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetes-blurred-vision

I've been a type 1 for 20 yrs. I'm short sighted (wear contacts), my vision hasn't deteriorated/worsened significantly in the last 20 yrs.

I went to the opticians yesterday for an annual checkup, the optometrist photographed my eyes and showed me the photos ..They were comparable to a non diabetic (no signs of any backround retinopathy, etc).

BS are very tightly correlated to retinopathy progession...so keeping ur blood sugaes optimal is paramount.

Did you have to argue with your optician to be allowed to use contacts? I've asked several times over the years and always been told "absolutely not" due to risk of infection...just curious...maybe I need to try another optician.

 

[Neemo]

Did you have to argue with your optician to be allowed to use contacts? I've asked several times over the years and always been told "absolutely not" due to risk of infection...just curious...maybe I need to try another optician.

Never been an issue...

I'm -4.5 in both eyes btw.

 

[Natalie1974]

Never been an issue...

I'm -4.5 in both eyes btw.

I had an eyetest today and through low carbing have managed to reduce my prescription by 0.5 in both eyes since Feb, so used the opportunity to ask again and was given a flat 'NO'...again. Think I might try another opticians...although mine are quite good to be fair.

 

[lizdeluz]

Thanks for the replys the diabetic clinic said it should be temporary its just difficult not even being able to help my daughter with homework etc and the headache that seems to come and go

Yes, very tiring I imagine, but as you stabilise your glucose levels, things will improve.

 

[angela0703]

Thanks for the replys the diabetic clinic said it should be temporary its just difficult not even being able to help my daughter with homework etc and the headache that seems to come and go

Hi I'm newly diagnosed 2 months ago type 2 on metformin plus insulin only just started to get be to a below 10 but for the last 8days can see TV but can't see time on watch or use mobile without looking through a magnifying glass feel sickly due to constant headaches,clinic isn't worried but I am how long does this go on for ?? Does anybody know ? Ive got an appointment Friday to have diabetes eye check up

 

[Ross 33]

Mines lasted a few weeks after diagnosis but hasnt got back to 100% hope that helps

 

[Dark Horse]

Hi I'm newly diagnosed 2 months ago type 2 on metformin plus insulin only just started to get be to a below 10 but for the last 8days can see TV but can't see time on watch or use mobile without looking through a magnifying glass feel sickly due to constant headaches,clinic isn't worried but I am how long does this go on for ?? Does anybody know ? Ive got an appointment Friday to have diabetes eye check up

You can buy some cheap reading glasses to help you until your glucose levels come down to normal. It shouldn't affect your diabetic eye test.