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<blockquote data-quote="tim2000s" data-source="post: 1886007" data-attributes="member: 30007"><p>This is what maculopathy looks like. Spaces and fluid under the retina close to the macula (the centre of vision where the dip is). Within a certain distance of the macula, retinopathy becomes maculopathy. As you can see, mine is pretty close. </p><p></p><p>This can cause the tissue to thicken or swelling, which can cause sight distortion. That’s not occurring for me yet (as can be seen in the black and white photos). </p><p></p><p>The orange photo is what a normal optician’s photo looks like. The green circle shows what can be seen on the surface. Not much really! </p><p></p><p>It can be treated with injections of Lucentis, Eylea or Avastin. I will be observed and if it gets worse, this is what I will be offered. In the meantime I must maintain tight glucose levels. </p><p></p><p>This is why Diabetes Eye Screening is so important. Early detection saves sight. #TalkAboutComplications #maculopathy #type1diabetes<img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/0afa41eb69dd53cd5c2a6d3c0c25503d.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tim2000s, post: 1886007, member: 30007"] This is what maculopathy looks like. Spaces and fluid under the retina close to the macula (the centre of vision where the dip is). Within a certain distance of the macula, retinopathy becomes maculopathy. As you can see, mine is pretty close. This can cause the tissue to thicken or swelling, which can cause sight distortion. That’s not occurring for me yet (as can be seen in the black and white photos). The orange photo is what a normal optician’s photo looks like. The green circle shows what can be seen on the surface. Not much really! It can be treated with injections of Lucentis, Eylea or Avastin. I will be observed and if it gets worse, this is what I will be offered. In the meantime I must maintain tight glucose levels. This is why Diabetes Eye Screening is so important. Early detection saves sight. #TalkAboutComplications #maculopathy #type1diabetes[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180924/0afa41eb69dd53cd5c2a6d3c0c25503d.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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