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[jessie]

Hi,

I know there are many questions about eyes on here, I guess it's one of the biggest worries as a diabetic... Anyway, I haven't had my eyes tested at the opticians for a few years (oops) and I know I need a new prescription, but over the past couple of weeks my eyes seem to be really blurry, almost like they were when I was diagnosed a year ago with blood sugar at 27+. Today they seem worse than ever and I'm a bit worried about driving. My blood sugar is relatively stable - it averages at about 6 - but I do get spikes (8 or 9) after meals which I'm working on. I had the retinopathy test in the winter and it was all fine. My HBA1c is 5.8. Is it common to suffer with blurry eyes like this or do I simply need new specs?

Thank you :wink:

 

[hanadr]

I would start at the optician's and tell them you are diabetic when you make the appointment. Specsavers were great with me and did check for retinopathy and did a periferal test too. Optometrists are trained to spot trouble, should there be anything and they will tell you if you need more testing.

 

[jessie]

Hi Hanadr,

Thanks for the info - will get my eyes checked asap. Do I need a letter from my doctors to show the opticians when I book the appointment?

Jessie.

 

[totsy]

hya jessie,
you dont need a letter, i go to specsavers and they are very thorough good luck

 

[jessie]

Fab - thank you Totsy

 

[kegstore]

Some opticians have fantastic new camera technology, years ahead of what the eye hospital use, at least here in Bristol. With no need for drops to dilate the pupils either! I get a 3D picture of the retinal surfaces whenever I go, I love my optician

 

[jessie]

Ooh, that sounds good - doubt it's arrived in Tewkesbury yet though!