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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DumfriesDik" data-source="post: 2275294" data-attributes="member: 326039">Some time ago I had the annual eye screening done and the result was that there is a change in my eyes. At the same time, and by coincidence, I have a bad cataract in my left eye. The right eye also has a cataract, but it doesn't affect my vision as yet. At the time, I was a little surprised with the news that my eyes had changed due to T2, but what shook me was the cataract operation would not happen as my BS was too high, albeit not hugely. I have been working hard to get my bloods under control and I am pleased to say they are. The next blood test (a year later) confirmed I was good to go for the cataract removal.The cataract operation was due on the Friday was postponed on Wednesday due to C19 right at the beginning of this pandemic. Very frustrating. The vision in my left eye is just a blur now.BUT what I was wondering, can the damage done to my eyes due to diabetes be reversed? I have had a look on the NHS website and read the diabetic retinopathy stuff, but it doesn't say it can be reversed, so am I to assume the damage is done and permanent?Many thanks.</blockquote>

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