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ladybird64

ladybird64

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I did use the search function but am a bit confused. Can anyone tell me if glaucoma is the same thing as retinopathy? Is it directly related to poorly controlled diabetes, T2 in this instance?

Thanks.
 
ladybird64 said:
I did use the search function but am a bit confused. Can anyone tell me if glaucoma is the same thing as retinopathy? Is it directly related to poorly controlled diabetes, T2 in this instance?

Thanks.
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Glaucoma and retinopathy are two diffferent things - it isn't directly related to poor control - although apparently anyone with diabetes is more prone to it. It's a hereditary condition usually passed down by opposite gender i.e. Father daughter and vice versa.

My dad had it who is T2 but not related to his diabetes so they keep an extra eye on me (daughter) - it's also in my hubby's family - his father not diabetic had it - it's not inevitable it will pass down just chances are raised

My dad had great control but bless him he has glaucoma, age related macula degeneration and now catteracts- he is registered blind - no retinopathy- and according to his ophthalmologist not diabetes related either
 
I have glaucoma in both eyes now and the start of cataracts. My father suffered with glaucoma as well . I have now had my driving license suspended as my field of vision may not be good enough to drive and I need to take a test to see if it's enough to drive .
 
My mother has glaucoma, her father and grandfather also had glaucoma. I am screened yearly for it because of family history but, thank goodness, my screens have come out good so far. On the other side of my family, my paternal uncle who has type 1 also has retinopathy. He has had laser surgery several times now. I am screened every 6 months for retinopathy because I have diabetes. So, the two conditions are different but one individual can be affected by both.
Glaucoma is increased fluid pressure in your eye. Diabetic retinopathy is change in the blood vessels and nerves in your eye. Both can result in vision loss. Both can be monitored and treated and while a legitimate cause for concern are not a dire diagnosis. They can be managed-do not despair!
 
There are different types of glaucoma. The most common type occurs in people both with or without diabetes. It usually occurs in middle/old age and initially has no symptoms which is why regular optician checks are important after the age of 40.There is more information about this type of glaucoma here:- http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Glaucoma/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Another type of glaucoma is called rubeotic glaucoma and can occur with very severe diabetic retinopathy. There is more information here:- http://www.goodhopeeyeclinic.org.uk/rubeoticglaucoma.htm
 
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