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Type 2 Eye test results

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Nixon786_

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Type of diabetes
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Hi just got my first eye results. Been told that I have background retinopathy which at the moment does not require any treatment. How am I to take this and can it be reversed.
 
My understanding is that the retinal scans we have taken are still analysed by human eye to detect any abnormalities. Two people may see different abnormalities in the same scan.
Background retinopathy is a small abnormality that has been observed.
I do not know if it can be reversed although you may find it is not detected in your next scan.
As it does not require treatment, it is not considered to be affecting your eyesight.
The important thing is to make sure it does not get worse. This requires no special treatment on top of maintaining your BG.

Background retinopathy has been detected in 2 out of my last 3 scans.
 
I have been having retinal scans ror over 20 years and all of my results have oscillated between either "completely clear" or "signs of early diabetic change ( background retinopathy" so yes background retinopathy can resolve with good diabetic control
 
Your results are the same as mine were for my first scan that I had earlier this year. Like you, I was concerned but the knowledge and advice given here from more experienced members means my concerns were allayed.
All you have to do now is continue your work on lowering and controlling your blood glucose as best you can.
 
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