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Diabetic Retinopathy: How Diabetes affects your eyes? (self.Blind)
submitted by RazaMunwar
I have always encouraged preventive health care. I was a patient of Type 1 diabetes; everything was normal in my body unless I saw my doctor's smile fade when he looked into the retina pictures of my eyes. He said my eyes had been affected by diabetes and I would need treatment. He wanted to refer me to an eye specialist, as he saw something that wasn't okay. I was repelled. I was perplexed by what was going on. After a few days, I found myself sitting in Laser Eye Clinic, where Dr. Sahil Jain recommended me for various tests. After the reports came, he told me that I need instant attention as my chance of losing vision is relatively high, and the treatment is required as early as possible. I couldn't believe it as I thought my blurry vision was due to aging, but it was diabetic retinopathy. The doctor's sense of urgency was clear; I was in big trouble. I have to accept the unacceptable, and **Dr. Sahil Jain** explained the treatment plan, and I opted for it as I didn't want to be blind. Now, the treatment is done, and the medication course is going on. I also watch doctor's videos for proper care. He suggests appropriately. If you are looking for the one, watch here-
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macadamia_owl 2 points 2y ago
I know some people with diabetic Retinopathy that they have it for years and their vision isn't affected much by it. It depends a lot by how diabetes is controlled everyday - self control for everyone is not easy if other around you eat without limits and thinking about glycemic index, diet, sugar levels all the times for sure.
I have very similar to diabetic retinopathy disease it's premature retinopathy - ROP. Many not knowing this that ROP will stay in the eye and damage it further leading quite often like in diabetic retinopathy to retinal tears, retinal detachments, bleeding in the eye, glaucoma, damage of visual field. But in ROP there's no direct factors that can be influenced to stop the damage, in diabetic retinopathy it's possible to "control it somewhat" by controlling sugar levels.
For both diseases regular check ups, retina exams yearly if needed panretinal photocoagulation laser to destroy abnormal sides of retina to save central vision i had it done.
I have very similar to diabetic retinopathy disease it's premature retinopathy - ROP. Many not knowing this that ROP will stay in the eye and damage it further leading quite often like in diabetic retinopathy to retinal tears, retinal detachments, bleeding in the eye, glaucoma, damage of visual field. But in ROP there's no direct factors that can be influenced to stop the damage, in diabetic retinopathy it's possible to "control it somewhat" by controlling sugar levels.
For both diseases regular check ups, retina exams yearly if needed panretinal photocoagulation laser to destroy abnormal sides of retina to save central vision i had it done.
jimmy785 1 points 1y ago
I read that if you keep diabetes to normal levels it can't progress if it's in normal levels. that's the whole point of control
this disease suckes
this disease suckes
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codeplaysleep 1 points 2y ago
I have retinopathy of prematurity, totally blind in one eye and severe retina damage to the other one... and was just diagnosed with diabetes a month ago. I figure I'm pretty much fucked. I'm trying to keep my A1C as close to non-diabetic levels as possible and, fortunately, I was diagnosed early, before it had gotten super high.
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draakdorei 2 points 2y ago
It's great that you got your eyes checked in time and are doing well, by the sound of it. I'm a Type 2 and was told 11 years ago that I would lose my sight by 28. I didn't take it to heart after 28 and I could still see fairly well. Still lost my sight though, just held out until 2019/34.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the video.
jimmy785 1 points 1y ago
if you don't mind, what do you mean? You lost all your vision? or just a few issues started?
draakdorei 1 points 1y ago
Early 2018 to mid 2018, I lost vision in my left eye almost completely. By 2019, I could only make out large shapes like humans, pets, cars, houses at distances more than a meter. Late 2019, I lost vision in my left eye entirely.
At current, I can see light differences and shadows are more prevalent at night, but I can only see out of my right eye. Retinas are still attached, but there is too much damage/blood vessels in both eyes to recover without new medical breakthroughs.
My fingers are crossed that either deep dive VR like Sword Art Online becomes a thing or cybernetic eyes like Ghost in the Shell. Even before I had diabetes, I always wanted to be a cyborg and replace my eyes so this is a good excuse to get rid of them...
I have been managing properly though since Jan 2022. A1C went from 14 to 7.6, working on 6 by August.
At current, I can see light differences and shadows are more prevalent at night, but I can only see out of my right eye. Retinas are still attached, but there is too much damage/blood vessels in both eyes to recover without new medical breakthroughs.
My fingers are crossed that either deep dive VR like Sword Art Online becomes a thing or cybernetic eyes like Ghost in the Shell. Even before I had diabetes, I always wanted to be a cyborg and replace my eyes so this is a good excuse to get rid of them...
I have been managing properly though since Jan 2022. A1C went from 14 to 7.6, working on 6 by August.
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MostlyBlindGamer 1 points 2y ago
I know a diabetic who's going through laser treatments. It's no joke.
He's also having issues with not noticing blisters on his feet. I think we all know where that can go...
Watch your blood sugar, watch your diet, and keep up with your medication and doctors appointments.
He's also having issues with not noticing blisters on his feet. I think we all know where that can go...
Watch your blood sugar, watch your diet, and keep up with your medication and doctors appointments.
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