Eye Screening results

[Sophie1991]

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

Thank you x

 

[Sophie1991]

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.

Yes definitely going to invest in one, also looked into the CGM .... I need anything at the minute !! Didn't quite realise how expensive they are though (albeit worth it)

 

[Sophie1991]

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 )

Thanks for your response. That's good to hear about your sight not affecting your life. I don't quite understand what the macular does, is it the part of the eye that focuses on things? I can't imagine you're as much of a wimp as me! I can't even bear water in my eyes! Lol

 

[slip]

don't forget to tick the VAT FREE box! and you don't have to use it continually so can buy some as and when finances allow and use them as often or as infrequently as you like (watch out for expiry dates though)

 

[Dark Horse]

Thanks for your response. That's good to hear about your sight not affecting your life. I don't quite understand what the macular does, is it the part of the eye that focuses on things? I can't imagine you're as much of a wimp as me! I can't even bear water in my eyes! Lol

The macula is the part of the retina where light falls when you look directly at an object and is responsible for seeing things in fine detail.