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Will I regret having PRP instead of anti-VEGF? Is anti-VEGF worth it as it's an ongoing treatment? Is it lifelong?

Hello everyone. I hope you all have had a lovely Christmas. Does anyone have any experience with bleeding months after laser treatment? The laser was supposed to avoid bleeding... Yesterday my husband (type 1 for over 35 years) had a bleeding inside his left eye. I took him to hospital but...

What are your experiences with low carb (if you have it). How does it compare with "normal diet" in keeping your BG in check? My husband's type 1 for over 30 years and his BG seems to fluctuate so much. I'd like him to try low carb, but would like to know if it would be useful for him...

Hey there, Can anyone recommend a counsellor/psychologist/therapist who's specialised in diabetes, please? It could be private and online. Thank you.

Hy guys, I hope you have had a good Christmas. May anyone tell me if being unable to focus on anything at night, close or far away, is the new normal after having laser treatment? If so, is there any device (such as yellow lenses) to help with driving at night? I'm scared about this apparent...

If you had treatment with laser, do you know which one was used? In our trust, the argon laser is used. We read that pascal laser might have a better outcome in regards to loss of peripheral vision, but possibly cause the need for more treatment in the future. What are your thoughts and...

What do you think about the Noctura400 mask? I've just learned about its existence and, as I'm desperate for anything that can give my husband hope to keep his eyes as healthy as possible, I am totally interested in giving it a try. However, it's quite expensive so I'm wondering if any of you...

Hi all, Can you share your experience with laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and the aftermath, please? My husband had his first laser session yesterday and is in desperate need for some positive stories to have hope of keeping a good range of sight and, hopefully, his driving license as...

Hi everyone, My hubby is type 1 and had the first session of scattered laser to treat retinopathy. During his appointments he was told it was unlikely to prevent him from driving. Today, during the laser session, the doctor told him he's likely to go from having 120% peripheral vision to about...