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noblehead

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This week got two check-ups, Tuesday my eyes and Thursday my 6 monthly diabetes check. Can't really say I'm that bothered about diabetes check as my bloods have been pretty good of late, but my eyes are a different matter having had retinopathy for over 12 years, although it has been stable for the past 5 years. Not someone who worries as a rule, but eye health is one aspect of diabetes that does cause me concern and waiting to be called in for the examination is like waiting outside the headmasters office waiting to be called in for a scalding or the cane.......nervous as hell! :cry:

Never mind, onwards and upwards and what will be will be! :roll:

Nigel
 
Hey Nigel, I do hope all goes well.
Let us know how you get on. We are all with you and wishing you the best of news. :) Sight is the most important thing.
 
Nigel
Hope everything goes well for you. There's always stress when these tests come around. Keep thinking positive thoughts mate.

Ken
 
Good luck for tomorrow Nigel, try to be positive :D
 
Best of luck with your eye check Nigel.
Jus :)
 
Thanks very much everyone! :D

Nigel
 
Pleased to report all was well with my eye appointment, got to the bottom line with my right eye and second bottom with my left. After a thorough examination the Ophthalmologist said my eyes were stable and as my vision is still good I can come come back in 12 months time, previously I had been going 6 monthly since developing retinopathy so pleased about that as it takes for ever and a day to get seen in the clinic. Thanks again everyone for listening to my moan! :roll:

Nigel
 
Congratulations Nigel that's great news
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Thanks Sid! :D

Oh, I like the dancing man, is this how you move with a few beers down your neck? :lol:

Nigel
 
noblehead said:
....... and waiting to be called in for the examination is like waiting outside the headmasters office waiting to be called in for a scalding or the cane.......nervous as hell! :cry:

Never mind, onwards and upwards and what will be will be! :roll:

Nigel
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Congratulations you've passed with flying colours Nigel :D :D

Polly
 
One down, glad that ones fine :D
one to go which I'm sure will be!

Just a question Nigel, does the Optho. use an angiogram or just a slit lamp?
(I ask because for the last 2 years my Ophtho looks at mine and then decides to make another appointment to look at it with the dye. He did that again last week even though he said my actual vision was better than last time. In one way it means a more thorough examination so it will pick up even small prolems but I'm not convinced it is necessary... the doc gets a lot more money for the angio, in addition to the 40E for 2 min with a slit lamp)
 
phoenix said:
One down, glad that ones fine :D
one to go which I'm sure will be!

Just a question Nigel, does the Optho. use an angiogram or just a slit lamp?
(I ask because for the last 2 years my Ophtho looks at mine and then decides to make another appointment to look at it with the dye. He did that again last week even though he said my actual vision was better than last time. In one way it means a more thorough examination so it will pick up even small prolems but I'm not convinced it is necessary... the doc gets a lot more money for the angio, in addition to the 40E for 2 min with a slit lamp)
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Hi Phoenix,

Today it was just the slit lamp, but I had the angiogram procedure done this time last year and got the all-clear then. In total I have it this procedure 3 times, but the last time I nearly fainted and felt awful afterwards, don't know why as the first 2 times I felt fine although it isn't a pleasant experience.

When the Ophthalmologist uses the split lamp he uses lenses also to magnify the eye, I know its not as thorough as the angiogram but he is the top consultant dealing with diabetic retinopathy in the clinic and comes highly recommended, so I acknowledge and respect his expertise in this field.

Out of interest, have you had a angiogram done yourself, and if so how did you fair with the dye? Thanks for now! :)

Nigel
 
This will be the third angiogram, the other 2 have just shown mild background changes. He does then photograph the eye so there is a record so that is one advantage, but then why does he insist on the initial appointment with the slit lamp? (the 'ordinary' retinal scans as done in the UK aren't done in this area)
I haven't had any problems with the other 2. I know that they have to have another doctor a 'réanimateur' present when they do it in case of anaphylactic shock :shock:
The worst thing for me is the drops. I hate anything going in my eyes and I have to put in 2 types of drops (twice) before the appointment. I 'can't' do it myself and OH really has a fight on his hands trying to get them in :oops:
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The eye drops are put in by the clinic nurse here, but must admit I am not a lover of the eye drops myself and going outside on a sunlit day is a nightmare, so I don the shades and walk down the street looking like a extra from Miami Vice! 8)

Hope all goes well Phoenix with the angiogram... and go easy with the OH when his putting the drops in.

Regards

Nigel
 
noblehead said:
Thanks Sid! :D

Oh, I like the dancing man, is this how you move with a few beers down your neck? :lol:

Nigel
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I wish :lol:

Oh and good luck with your angio Phoenix :)
 
Lol why is it always so sunny when pupils are dilated?! I like to have my appointments in the winter, they keep you waiting so long it's always dark by the time I get to leave.
Always good fun trying to get on the bus afterwards - the bus stop is usually full of old ladies and me trying to work out what number bus is arriving :-)
 
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