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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
First the story so far.
I am Paul >>>> T1 on insulin injection and diet for 60 Years.+
Over last 6 - 7 years I have -
a) been told by optician(s) that I have the start of cataracts,.
b) Annual review with consultant and Eye photos for last 10+ years have come back with the letter saying nothing untoward is showing.
c) 3 or 4 years ago GP asking if I wanted to do anything about cataract(s) notified by Optician.
Dec 17 - Eye test at Tesco Optician in Norwich
Ordered 2 pairs af glasses and collected a week later
Neither pair of any use - Unable to focus and see much at the distances specified..
I refused these as no help at all. I was given a full refund and referred to the local hospital for treatment of cataracts,
Now the annoying bit !
Day before yesterday went to the local hospital Eye Department.
Drops in eyes - poked prodded bright lights 2 different eye scans and photo's (Very sore eyes)
Back to the consultant -
. . . . . . . " You do not have cataracts! I would like to refer you to #### # ### ### and the appointment will be within 7 Days." then " Do not worry - it is totally treatable"
(A friend told me earlier to day that is exactly what happened to him!)
So my logic >>
Specsavers Vision Express Tesco Opticians + 3 small local opticians >>> Are less use than a F#rt in the wind
The Diabetic screening program :? Is this just a waste of time and money?
And Finally
Any thoughts or comments will be appreciated.
I am Paul >>>> T1 on insulin injection and diet for 60 Years.+
Over last 6 - 7 years I have -
a) been told by optician(s) that I have the start of cataracts,.
b) Annual review with consultant and Eye photos for last 10+ years have come back with the letter saying nothing untoward is showing.
c) 3 or 4 years ago GP asking if I wanted to do anything about cataract(s) notified by Optician.
Dec 17 - Eye test at Tesco Optician in Norwich
Ordered 2 pairs af glasses and collected a week later
Neither pair of any use - Unable to focus and see much at the distances specified..
I refused these as no help at all. I was given a full refund and referred to the local hospital for treatment of cataracts,
Now the annoying bit !
Day before yesterday went to the local hospital Eye Department.
Drops in eyes - poked prodded bright lights 2 different eye scans and photo's (Very sore eyes)
Back to the consultant -
. . . . . . . " You do not have cataracts! I would like to refer you to #### # ### ### and the appointment will be within 7 Days." then " Do not worry - it is totally treatable"
(A friend told me earlier to day that is exactly what happened to him!)
So my logic >>
Specsavers Vision Express Tesco Opticians + 3 small local opticians >>> Are less use than a F#rt in the wind
The Diabetic screening program :? Is this just a waste of time and money?
And Finally
Any thoughts or comments will be appreciated.