Eye Screening results

DiabeticDadUK said:

Hi there. Try not to worry too much at this stage. Eye treatments are as good as they've ever been. I know how concerning it can be to think about complications with your eyes. I've had plenty of issues and I'm not blind.

If you're suffering with pain and it's not going away then see your GP or go to your emergency eye dept if your hospital has one. If you have a pressure issue in the eye that can cause a lot of pain, almost to an intolerable level if the pressure is out of control. I guess it's not that unless you have a high pain threshold.

Good luck

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slip said:

Just wonder if that 17 was a rebound to a hypo?

It may be worth looking at getting a Free Style Libre, you'll know what your BS does overnight then - and makes basal testing so much easier.

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himtoo said:

Hi there @Sophie1991
I will start by stating that I am probably a big wimp but I have not enjoyed the treatment -- ( I hate having the stinging drops put in to begin with at every appointment -- LOL )
I know others on the forum have stated treatment is not bad , but I think I hate having anything near my eyes so I sorta freak out mentally ( if that makes sense )

some much better news now ............ I am still driving as my right eye is totally spot on with 20/20 eyesight. my left I can see out of fine but cannot really see things ultra sharp -- my maculopathy has taken the shape of a tiny "bubble" right next to my central vision which cannot be lasered due to it's position.

and yes -- although my eyesight is not totally perfect I still do everything and live normally -- I go to ophthalmology at hospital 2 times per year --and for the last few years the maculopathy has decreased in thickness from about 370 microns to around 320 microns -- ( I have been wearing the Noctura 400 sleep mask for a big part of the last few years )

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