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Eye screening checkup

Robbity

Robbity

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Diet only
Had my second diabetic eye screening yesterday at the local hospital as I missed the screening sessions at our local practice. Very quick - 20mins for drops to work, and about 5mins for the tests. The very kind nurse/technician told me that next year I should phone up well before I was due for my next appointment, to tell them I'd like to be seen at our practice.

Because it was a lovely sunny day, I very foolishly decided to sit outside while waiting for my husband to return to collect me. The drops had made my eyes very blurry, and I know from previous experience that even though I have some excellent photosensitive glasses, (a) I'm rather sensitive to bright sunlight, and (b) my eyes wouldn't be able to adjust to the brightness for a while due to the drops... So I sat out there blind as bat and my eyes half shut thinking what a daft twit I was... :D They didn't really get back to normal until today.

Robbity
 
Hi Robbity, I know the feeling. Waited in the hospital foyer yesterday for my husband to collect me. I tried to wait outside, but blinded by the light. I'd forgotten my sun specs. Felt very emotional anyway as had had to have laser treatment on my right eye, and it always frightens me half to death. The doctor was very kind and told me to try to keep my BG as stable as possible. Well, I do try, but easier said than done. My unspoken feeling is that 'they' should stop faffing around and cure diabetes. :) I know, they do try, but it's easier said than done!
 
I feel your pain ! My eyes always react when the fairy liquid goes in too ;) Sitting indoors with the curtains closed, but then its a very small price to pay :)
 
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