AchillesHeel
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I've just been diagnosed with macular edema or maculopathy but I have non-proliferative retinopathy. Didn't expect this - was always concerned about staying non-proliferative, which I still am. The swelling is not in the centre of the macular which is a blessing, as it has not affected my vision. I would like advice from anyone with experience or knowledge about this eye condition. I know that in a minority of cases, retinopathy can be reversed. I would like to know whether macular edema can be reversed as well through better BS & BP control & so forth ... My retinal specialist, who looked dumbfounded when I told him that I have heard of cases of retinopathy reversal, advised that under no circumstances can M/edema be reversed.
I am reluctant to undergo laser surgery because I have been informed that you lose some of your peripheral vision.
Please give me your views & comments. I would appreciate any feedback at all.
I am reluctant to undergo laser surgery because I have been informed that you lose some of your peripheral vision.
Please give me your views & comments. I would appreciate any feedback at all.