eye screening

  1. A

    Type 1 Signs of Diabetic Maculopathy

    Hi all, I've been type 1 for 17 years now and just received my eye screening results. I have been informed I have signs of diabetic maculopathy and that I need to have my eyes screened every 3 months. I am so terrified this is going to lead to permanent damage. My action plan is to get my...
  2. R

    Vastly different pupil size after eye exam?

    Hi All, Just got back from my eye exam. They gave me the drops (which they don't normally do because I have strangely large pupils!) probably because they didn't do the usual pre-check. However, I've come home feeling quite sick and blurry visioned. And strangely only one eye is actually...
  3. M

    Received a letter for eye check

    So I received a letter to book an appointment for eye check....I am wondering would I still need to go if I regularly go to the opticians ? I have an Opticians appointment on Tuesday
  4. D

    Does better control worsen background retinopathy?

    I've been lurking for a while but this is my first post -- hello! I was diagnosed with T2 in September 2018. I've read the advice on the forums about diet changes and using a meter etc (I was lucky enough to be hospitalised with hypertension and so got one prescribed) and my morning blood sugars...
  5. B

    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    Went along to my local Boots last week where I've had my eye test done for years. When trying to book the appointment was told that they weren't allowed to do them anymore. Is my local Boots been up to no good or is Boots withdrawing from the market?
  6. N

    Type 1 Background retinopathy

    I recently had my eye screeening test and the results have come back saying I do have some background retinopathy but that I don’t need treatment at this time. Should I be worried?
  7. A

    Eye screening.

    Hi, I wondered if anyone could help me? I attended my eye screening appointment today and had my photos taken. However the first appointments I attended, I was given eye drops but including today and last years, I haven’t had any. The lady who don’t my screening asked me if I had eye drops and...
  8. Sophie1991

    Eye Screening results

    Hi all. I'm new to this site so please bear with me I'm Sophie & have had T1D for 16 years in November. Diagnosed at 10 years old I've had my highs and lows (literally) & have finally got my HBA1C down to 60%, which isn't ideal but it's better than it was! I have always had the all clear from...
  9. R

    Manager wants to see my appointment letter

    I have my diabetic eye screening coming up and I let my employer know saying: "I have an appointment on... due to the nature of this appointment I would be unable to travel into work afterwards or work from home. Please let me know if this is ok or if you would like to discuss this further" My...