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Dear Lazybones, I did wonder if the occlusion might be related to cholesterol. I too take dispersible aspirin - just the one though! We shall see how the autodrop works with different drop containers. Some flood onto my face and others are so solid and difficult to get to work. Have just started...

Hi Lazybones, do we know what actually occludes a vein in the eye? Have sent to RNIB for an autodropper and some amber coloured shades. Val45

I think there are different sets of genes related to glaucoma and its inheritance. Not sure if the set I have from Mum is a dominant gene (that if inherited gives you the condition) or if I have inherited two recessive ones. Don't know my father's family so no idea if they had glaucoma or not...

Hi Spiral - was browsing messages about supplements. I would like to take Vit D3, Chromium and Resveratrol. Val45

Well done your Mum with quitting the smoking! Walking good for diabetes and glaucoma - yes! Ensure that an optician checks your eye pressure each year - as your Mum had it too you can get free eye tests. Good eh!

So sorry to hear of the sight loss in your left eye. How did that get missed - maybe you didn't already have glasses for short sight or whatever? Am getting good care for eyes despite annoying epi-retinal membranes and also for diabetes. Am about to start on Gliclazide (not easy to say or...

Hi Connie. So pleased to hear from you! Thanks for your reply - good to know I am not alone with the dual diagnosis of Diabetes Type 2 and Glaucoma. Marbella brings back happy (and warm) memories of sea and sand. Is this a permanent home for you? So not on the NHS? Val 45

Hi - I would be interested to hear the experiences of other Type 2 Diabetics who like me have Glaucoma and perhaps other eye issues. There was an article on the list last August about Glaucoma medication maybe helping with reduction of HBA1C readings and no one seemed to follow this up. I was...

Well, don't bother looking for the 30 day meal plan as not now available it seems. Newly diagnosed with Type II, I thought it would be a brilliant idea and downloaded the whole thing. Then tonight I started on the first dinner described as Chicken with mushrooms and halfway through I had no idea...

Hi Poohtiggy, We all seem to have had different experiences with the standard of retinopathy screening. Mine has been arranged at my local hospital, Wycombe General, where I see the Ophthalmic consultant and her team at a regular clinic. I have had retinal screens (in great colours) already...

Hi Poohtiggy, This is an error that needs sorting out by your hospital. Your retinopathy team have not given you a clear descriptive diagnosis and that has caused you concern. I know what a worry sight loss can be as I already have eye problems (cataracts. glaucoma and retinal membranes causing...