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Message: <blockquote data-quote="minidvr" data-source="post: 2255483" data-attributes="member: 103335"><p>I suffer from quite sever myopia and for several years have also been warned by my optician that I have cataracts developing which in the longer term might need treatment if they are unable to prescribe lenses to correct vision.  Alongside this for the past four years since diagnosis, I have had a retinal scan.  The first three years they were judged as no issues found. However, earlier this year I was advised that I had a tear in the retina, which had developed quite quickly as it wasn't spotted during my annual review by my optician.  I was told that I had to see my GP to get a referral to the local diabetic retinal services for them to review the result, however, with the Covid-19 developing, I have been unable to see my GP, even for a discussion on the phone. And it is now obvious that this won't happen any time soon.  So, should I be worried by the delay?  The optician appears quite blase about ti, telling me not to worry, and come back if I notice any sudden change in vision.  He also said that the cataracts which were blurring the vision in one eye were not an issue for driving, as my lenses prescription was compensating for that.. Not sure of that, but I presume he knows what he is talking about, as I can see pretty well and peripheral vision seems unchanged. I suppose I am just worried about a combination of things, which might lead to complications further down the line? Just wondering if anyone else has had similar issues unresolved?</p></blockquote><p></p>

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