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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dark Horse" data-source="post: 2348797" data-attributes="member: 52527"><p> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Even if you are referred, you may not need treatment - you already have experience of this. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">People are more likely to post about their problems than their lack of problems so the experiences you read about are not an accurate reflection of the incidence of such problems</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bleeds and retinal detachments are caused by the retinopathy rather than the treatment</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Treatment (if needed) is most successful if it is given BEFORE there is any noticeable effect on vision i.e. when your eyesight is alright</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A practical approach to your anxiety would be to go for a walk every time you start to feel anxious - exercise reduces anxiety and has the bonus that it is beneficial in reducing the risk of retinopathy progression.</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>

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