Had background retinopathy for at least 20 years but having received my results this morning, still no treatment is required. I've also been a contact lens wearer for well over 30 years without any problems. I would say if wearing contacts just use your common sense where hygiene is concerned. Always wash your hands, clean your lens as specified by your optician and have regular check-ups. 50 years a diabetic.hey i wanted to ask do any other type 1s wear contact lens and have diabetes and background retinopathy?..
thanks for the reply do you think its better to get daily contact lens as less chance of bacteria or getting infection or monthlys better?. also i always thought if you have background retinopathy its a automtic no from opticians for contact lenses. are specsavers any good as i want to book a appointment with them for contact lensesHad background retinopathy for at least 20 years but having received my results this morning, still no treatment is required. I've also been a contact lens wearer for well over 30 years without any problems. I would say if wearing contacts just use your common sense where hygiene is concerned. Always wash your hands, clean your lens as specified by your optician and have regular check-ups. 50 years a diabetic.
Also on that note it is better to go to a private optician, as Specsavers only have their own label lenses and those are possibly restricted to only the most cheap /basic ones.
I am sure there are people who are very happy with them but that is just my experience.
I would recommend dailies as they are not only more hygienic but save all the cleaning every time you take them out. I use Bioclear 1 Day made by Sauflon obtained from my opticians. They're also ultra thin and very comfortable to wear.thanks for the reply do you think its better to get daily contact lens as less chance of bacteria or getting infection or monthlys better?. also i always thought if you have background retinopathy its a automtic no from opticians for contact lenses. are specsavers any good as i want to book a appointment with them for contact lenses