laser treatment

I had my diabetic eye screening last June and there was background retinopathy. Today I had to go hospital after a routine eye test picked more damage. Apparently I now have significant retinopathy and macular edema. What I can’t get my head round is that my sugars have been well controlled in...

Hi, I was diagnosed just over a year ago with type 1 diabetes but have suffered with PCOS all my life. As a result of PCOS I am looking into getting some Laser Therapy to remove hair on my face and neck. However the clinic I wanted it done at say they need medical consent for their insurance...

I have diabetic retinopathy. I have been told they’re going to be doing a Fluorescein Angiography because my eyes are still blurry when they shouldn’t be. They said that if they find nothing that means there’s nothing they can do. Does that mean I will be going blind no matter what? Or will I...

Hi all, I had my first session of PRP laser yesterday around 24hours ago in both eyes. My left eye seems to be back to normal, my right eye is watery and can see close up but has no focus at a distance. I wasn't told anything at the end of my appointment other than he will see me in a few weeks...

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

Hello all, I am 9 months in with PDR treatments 1200 laser zaps in each eye and Avastin shots every 6 weeks. Trying to find hope and success stories. I am only 34 years old. Done with laser shoos for now and ongoing with Avastin shoots evey 6 weeks. When do things clams down? I am tired of it...

Hi, I had PRP laser for the first time on half of my left eye two weeks ago and then again on both eyes 10 days ago, a few days after I developed a large round light that keeps circling my eyes (left eye is a lot worse than the right eye). It starts at one point and goes all the way round, and...

Hi, I got diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy about 3 weeks ago and got told that I need two sessions of laser treatment in both eyes. I did my research on the laser and everyone I found said that it doesn't hurt so don't worry. I went to my first session last week and fainted halfway through...