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Retinopathy test - First

Yes, I know what you mean about the NHS, I asked a question about a couple of things to the nurse/practioner who was performing the eye examinations and she just looked at me and gave me the Juggle leaflet and said apparently its quite helpful to other diabetics. That is the same info that the nurse had given me when I was first diagnosed too. :(
 
I had mine done at Specsavers their equipment was connected by computer directly to the local Diabetic unit. So I received my letter within a week sadly I was positive but no treatment required as yet..
 
Sorry to hear that, but if no treatment is required, then it can't be too serious.
 
Hi It does sting a little, but passes quick just blink allot, it was only through having my eyes tested that saved my vision.
they noticed allot of new blood vessels growing at the back of the eye, I had to undergo 5 rounds of laser surgery, a double vitrectomy and 4 vitrec eye wash, two years on and I can still see and am due back to get the all clear next month.
A little discomfort now could save you a whole lot of major pain and discomfort later as I found out to my expense.
 
JohnEGreen said:
I had mine done at Specsavers their equipment was connected by computer directly to the local Diabetic unit. So I received my letter within a week sadly I was positive but no treatment required as yet..
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Hi John, I didn´t realise that Specsavers did them. I'm sorry to hear that you had a positive result but I have seen people say that they have tested positive a couple of year's running and no action has been needed yet?. I also read in my notes from the hospital that if they detect it earlier they can normally treat it. I don't know my results yet but hope you get on okay.
 
Dave_christie said:
Hi It does sting a little, but passes quick just blink allot, it was only through having my eyes tested that saved my vision.
they noticed allot of new blood vessels growing at the back of the eye, I had to undergo 5 rounds of laser surgery, a double vitrectomy and 4 vitrec eye wash, two years on and I can still see and am due back to get the all clear next month.
A little discomfort now could save you a whole lot of major pain and discomfort later as I found out to my expense.
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Hi, that's so inspiring and I am so pleased for you. Its good to know that this test saved your vision potentially!! Yes it did sting and I am worried about the results but I suppose if you ignore it its worse. Good luck next month x
 
jal16 said:
Hi John, I didn´t realise that Specsavers did them. I'm sorry to hear that you had a positive result but I have seen people say that they have tested positive a couple of year's running and no action has been needed yet?. I also read in my notes from the hospital that if they detect it earlier they can normally treat it. I don't know my results yet but hope you get on okay.
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Thanks jal16 I'm sure I should be ok I have seen others post that when they have got their BG under control the retinopathy has receded so I shall hope for that and as you say if it is detected early there are options for treatment..

Hope your results are all clear best of luck.
 
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