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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- miserable weather, rude and bad mannered people
I had my annual diabetic retinopathy appointment yesterday and now have to wait for the results. I had a really good chat with the nurse about this as last year, for the first time in 9 years since I've been diabetic, my results came back with 'background retinopathy'. After I had my test yesterday, she did tell me that there was still a 'slight bleed' but that I must not worry and that that's why it's important to have these annual tests, she did say that it can be reversed and I am trying very hard to get my BS levels down and changing my lifestyle so hoping that all will be OK.
I did mention to her that when I have my annual opticians appointment, that I pay £25 for what's called an Optimap test where they can see a lot more going on with the eyes but she advised me to save my money and not bother with this as the diabetic retinopathy test is more or less the same so not sure now whether to not bother with the Optimap next time.
Has anyone else had the early stages of background retinopathy and how was it dealt with? thanks
I did mention to her that when I have my annual opticians appointment, that I pay £25 for what's called an Optimap test where they can see a lot more going on with the eyes but she advised me to save my money and not bother with this as the diabetic retinopathy test is more or less the same so not sure now whether to not bother with the Optimap next time.
Has anyone else had the early stages of background retinopathy and how was it dealt with? thanks