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  1. Elena1225

    Diabetic Retinopathy - Photocoagulation Laser Treatment

    Dear Type 2 Diabetes Community, Hope you are enjoying the Sunday. I had two (2) photocoagulation laser treatment sessions for proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The floaters are still there in my left eye even after a month and unfortunately, the treatment was very uncomfortable, painful...
  2. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    I had 2 laser treatments already for proliferative diabetic retinopathy called photocoagulation. The floaters are still there in my left eye and unfortunately, the treatment was very uncomfortable, painful like applying lime drops to your eye, itchy after some time and I experience severe...
  3. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    I like your analogy of how the laser was done. Very encouraging words. Thanks a lot Miss Riva Roxaban.
  4. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    Appreciate the reassuring message Mr. Ushthetaff. I agree with you that the laser from years ago has advanced to now. For my condition, it is now a matter of when will the treatment be done. Thank you.
  5. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    Thank you very much MrsA2. I appreciate the optimism and encouragement. I am mindful because of some articles I read that if feasible, ignore the eye floaters and do not go for invasive procedures as there is a high risk of irreversible side effects such as blindness or other complications but I...
  6. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    Thank you so much for the warm welcome and the motivational message @Mr. Grant_Vicat. Now my left eye vision is deteriorating fast. I have to wait for the laser treatment schedule. I'm quite anxious so I'll have to go for more investigative test tomorrow. The diagnosis is high risk proliferative...
  7. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    Appreciate if someone who experienced or who has a story to tell about diabetic retinopathy laser surgery to reach out to me at this forum. Thank you. Message edited by moderator: Removal of personal information
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