Does anyone know if there is a link between Type 2 diabetes and high eye pressure/ glaucoma ?
Had general eye test yesterday and eye pressures were high. Had to go back today for another more sophisticated test with an eye probe to read thickness of cornea and the pressures again. Still high 26 and 27. Have a retest in one week after which if the readings aren't below 21 I will be referred to eye hospital to see if I have glaucoma.
I'm really fed up as beginning of the week, made a deal with myself to catch up on all outstanding health issues/ appointments to make life simpler and hopefully be that bit healthier - was not expecting to come home yesterday with another potential disease.
Optician says there is no link. Also suffer with very dry eyes when I wake up , again he says no link with glaucoma or diabetes.
Any advice gratefully received. Hba1c was 9.2 in april and I am not taking any medication although DR prescribed Metformin. No monitor either. Seeing diabetic nurse next week and will see if I can get the SR version and advice on whether to buy a monitor.
Had general eye test yesterday and eye pressures were high. Had to go back today for another more sophisticated test with an eye probe to read thickness of cornea and the pressures again. Still high 26 and 27. Have a retest in one week after which if the readings aren't below 21 I will be referred to eye hospital to see if I have glaucoma.
I'm really fed up as beginning of the week, made a deal with myself to catch up on all outstanding health issues/ appointments to make life simpler and hopefully be that bit healthier - was not expecting to come home yesterday with another potential disease.
Optician says there is no link. Also suffer with very dry eyes when I wake up , again he says no link with glaucoma or diabetes.
Any advice gratefully received. Hba1c was 9.2 in april and I am not taking any medication although DR prescribed Metformin. No monitor either. Seeing diabetic nurse next week and will see if I can get the SR version and advice on whether to buy a monitor.