Retinopathy reversal

[KevinPotts]

I had to wait nearly 3 months for my first eye screening, which is done annually by a mobile unit at our surgery in January or February, but I was getting 6 monthly eye check at the hospital anyway for other issues, so I wasn't too bothered! First foot check appointment took a bit longer to be arranged and is done by our practice diabetes nurse. I think it's sometimes a matter of juggling times to fit new patients in...

Robbity

Ahh thanks, that makes me feel better


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[Pinkorchid]

I still haven't been called for my retinal screening or foot screening, nearly 3 months post diagnosis.

Is this unusual?


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Well I was diagnosed 6 months ago but I have not had my first rentinal screening yet it was over a year before my husband had his first one as they said they are so busy at the eye clinic it is taking longer for appointments now . Like Robbity I had retinal scans last year when I had my cataracts removed there was no retinopathy then so I am not really to worried Not heard of foot screening where I live the nurse checks our feet if there were any problems then I suppose we would be referred to someone else

 

[Dark Horse]

Well I was diagnosed 6 months ago but I have not had my first rentinal screening yet it was over a year before my husband had his first one as they said they are so busy at the eye clinic it is taking longer for appointments now . Like Robbity I had retinal scans last year when I had my cataracts removed there was no retinopathy then so I am not really to worried Not heard of foot screening where I live the nurse checks our feet if there were any problems then I suppose we would be referred to someone else

You should have been offered an appointment within 3 months of diagnosis. I would chase this up with your GP as sometimes surgeries "forget" to refer new diabetic patients to the Diabetic Eye Screening Service.

 

[JohnEGreen]

Yes when I was diagnosed first thing they did was put me on list for eye test.

 

[KevinPotts]

It's on my list to chase in the 14/7 when I have my second a1c test, together with a foot inspection.


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