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ally1

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I had my diabetic retinal eye test and had my letter with the results. This time there were no problems and all clear. The thing that is worrying me, is that last year's test show up some damage. How can it be ok this year and be clear.
 
ally1 said:
I had my diabetic retinal eye test and had my letter with the results. This time there were no problems and all clear. The thing that is worrying me, is that last year's test show up some damage. How can it be ok this year and be clear.
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Hi ally1, As noted by Dr Richard Bernstein in his book Diabetes Explained 4 th Edition, most nerve damage does repair with good controls...and you are doing very well


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the eye can and does repair any small bleeds that can occur......which is good news for all.......

i think the problem is when bigger bleeds happen and the eye starts to repair it, which may leave scars and fresh, weaker vessels in its place.....

well don thouh....;)
 
ally1 said:
I had my diabetic retinal eye test and had my letter with the results. This time there were no problems and all clear. The thing that is worrying me, is that last year's test show up some damage. How can it be ok this year and be clear.
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That's great news @ally1, the tiny changes to the blood vessels of the eye can sometimes be reversed with good diabetes control, just keep doing what your doing.
 
Clivethedrive said:
Hi ally1, As noted by Dr Richard Bernstein in his book Diabetes Explained 4 th Edition, most nerve damage does repair with good controls...and you are doing very well


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Thank you x
 
novorapidboi26 said:
the eye can and does repair any small bleeds that can occur......which is good news for all.......

i think the problem is when bigger bleeds happen and the eye starts to repair it, which may leave scars and fresh, weaker vessels in its place.....

well don thouh....;)
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Thank you x
 
ally1 said:
Thank you x
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Hi could I ask you what your screening was like.. I have my letter through for mine. I'm a bit anxious as I have a fear of anything to do with my eyesight and the thought of my eyes being blurred afterwards scares me I'd this extreme or only slightly blurred and can you still see. Thankyou
Julie

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maxjoe121 said:
Hi could I ask you what your screening was like.. I have my letter through for mine. I'm a bit anxious as I have a fear of anything to do with my eyesight and the thought of my eyes being blurred afterwards scares me I'd this extreme or only slightly blurred and can you still see. Thankyou
Julie

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You can still see, its not a huge deal as such. I tend to get a headache drom the eye dilation but thats normal, just take dark sunglasses if you can. remember you arent supposed to drive after
 
I have had 3 tests and on every occasion have never has blurred vision. The only thing that I found was, when the drops were put into my eyes, it just stung few a few seconds
 
Just had my decs eye screening at st thomas's , it stings a little then wears off after five minutes,the pupil stays dilated for about 1 to 2 hrs , as long as your not driving or in strong sunshine it's ok,


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