Retinopathy? Apparently not!

Had my annual retinopathy screening a couple of months ago. I have been told for years that I had background retinopathy. This year, however, I was referred to the hospital for further tests. I panicked. It's just what I do!

Anyway, went to the hospital this morning. Eye scan and various other tests. Saw the consultant. Not only did he say there was no need to worry, he said there were no signs if retinopathy whatsoever - not even background changes.

I questioned him as I had for years been told I had background retinopathy. He said there were no signs if it whatsoever.

If my control has improved then the changes may have gone away. The consultant, however, said it's more likely that the results have been misinterpreted in the past.

Great news but does make me a little annoyed that my eyes have been repeatedly misdiagnosed for the past x years. Still, better this way round than the other I guess!

Em


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Relieved but also a little confused as to why I have been told one thing and then another. Definitely happy, though. I have to go back in four months for another check; just in case it was a bleed that has gone away. The consultant said that it's unlikely but better safe than sorry and all that


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