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This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and get
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Well, what exactly did she say?
You know, almost all people do become diabetic before being diagnosed...that's mostly how it works.... BTW, what did you find out about your cholesterol? Have you seen the doctor again? Did you get the report with all of the bloodwork numbers? Oh, finally, don't be afraid. I've been a type 2 since I was 23..and I'm 49 now...no complications or anything...no meds...I do low carb and being a T2 helps me keep on the straight and narrow. Your life is by no means over...in fact, it can be better than ever! Ophelia wrote: :: This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc :: and get a diabetes check((((((((((( |
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Roger Zoul wrote:
Well, what exactly did she say? I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have something to take to my optician. You know, almost all people do become diabetic before being diagnosed...that's mostly how it works.... I suppose. I was only saying the other day that I know I am at risk but............ BTW, what did you find out about your cholesterol? Have you seen the doctor again? Did you get the report with all of the bloodwork numbers? I haven't been I suppose I will talk to her about that too. Oh, finally, don't be afraid. I've been a type 2 since I was 23..and I'm 49 now...no complications or anything...no meds...I do low carb and being a T2 helps me keep on the straight and narrow. Your life is by no means over...in fact, it can be better than ever! Thanks Roger! I will report back after I see my Doc on Friday. Ophelia wrote: This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and get a diabetes check((((((((((( |
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Ophelia wrote: Roger Zoul wrote: Well, what exactly did she say? I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have something to take to my optician. Ophelia, I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated. I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes. Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag laser, and it clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two years ago. You might want to check into this; hopefully it is something that simple. Gillian Florida. |
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Gill Murray wrote:
Ophelia wrote: Roger Zoul wrote: Well, what exactly did she say? I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have something to take to my optician. Ophelia, I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated. I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes. Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag laser, and it clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two years ago. You might want to check into this; hopefully it is something that simple. Many thanks Gillian! I will see my Doc on Friday and I will ask her about it! If she thinks I should see my consultant she will arrange it. Actually, the way you describe it, it might be just as you suggest!!!! |
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Ophelia wrote: Gill Murray wrote: Ophelia wrote: Roger Zoul wrote: Well, what exactly did she say? I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have something to take to my optician. Ophelia, I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated. I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes. Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag laser, and it clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two years ago. You might want to check into this; hopefully it is something that simple. Many thanks Gillian! I will see my Doc on Friday and I will ask her about it! If she thinks I should see my consultant she will arrange it. Actually, the way you describe it, it might be just as you suggest!!!! Hopefully that may be the answer. Here in the US we have three different levels of eye care. The optician is the guy who is trained in grinding the lenses, centering the lenses to the eye etc. Next level up is the optometrist, who is called "doctor". and has had far more experience with eye diseases etc. He measures the eyes, checks for glaucoma etc. Then the top guy is a Doctor of Medicine, who has then specialised and done a residency ( registrarship)in diseases of and about the eye. Being originally from England, I think your optician seems to be a combination of the US "optician" amd "optometrist". Good luck, anyway! I am having my eye zapped on the 27th... I am looking forward to having two "good" eyes! Gillian |
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Gill Murray wrote:
Ophelia wrote: Gill Murray wrote: Ophelia wrote: Roger Zoul wrote: Well, what exactly did she say? I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have something to take to my optician. Ophelia, I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated. I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes. Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag laser, and it clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two years ago. You might want to check into this; hopefully it is something that simple. Many thanks Gillian! I will see my Doc on Friday and I will ask her about it! If she thinks I should see my consultant she will arrange it. Actually, the way you describe it, it might be just as you suggest!!!! Hopefully that may be the answer. Here in the US we have three different levels of eye care. The optician is the guy who is trained in grinding the lenses, centering the lenses to the eye etc. Not sure what we call that one. We don't usually even see him Next level up is the optometrist, who is called "doctor". and has had far more experience with eye diseases etc. He measures the eyes, checks for glaucoma etc. That is our optician Then the top guy is a Doctor of Medicine, who has then specialised and done a residency ( registrarship)in diseases of and about the eye. He is the opthalmic optician. He is the consultant surgeon. Being originally from England, I think your optician seems to be a combination of the US "optician" amd "optometrist". I think we now know where we are) Good luck, anyway! I am having my eye zapped on the 27th... I am looking forward to having two "good" eyes! Good luck Gillian!! I look forward to hearing all about it) |
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Ophelia wrote in message ... This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and get a diabetes check((((((((((( I'm sending good thoughts your way Ophelia. I know it's the not knowing that is the worst. I wish you the best. :-) Cheri |
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"Ophelia" wrote in message ... This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and get a diabetes check((((((((((( I hope everything comes out well, good luck with that. If you do have diabetes, you're probably at a very early stage, so you can control and maybe even reverse it. Sorry to hear about the problem you're having with your left eye after surgery, too. If high blood sugar is the problem, low-carb will bring it down. If the doctor wants to put you on diabetes meds of any sort, let her know that you're doing low carb, that makes a big difference. |
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Cheri wrote:
Ophelia wrote in message ... This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and get a diabetes check((((((((((( I'm sending good thoughts your way Ophelia. I know it's the not knowing that is the worst. I wish you the best. :-) Oh! Thank you so much Cheri! I can't tell you what a lovely surprise and comfort your message is xx |
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