Better news today

janer1967
janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
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Hi all 

Just update 

Been to hospital again today and pressure in my eye has reduced to half what it was last week so great news 

Another injection in April and waiting virtual appt with surgical team . If pressure stays same will be able to be considered for cataract surgery . While they dont expect sight to improve it could get rid of the blurred hazy vision at least 

Feeling lots better today 

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  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hi @janer1967

    Thanks for sharing that with us, it's great news to hear.  It sounds like your medical team are doing all they can and taking good care of you :) 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    Hope it all goes well for you 
  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Online Community Member Posts: 15,168 Championing
    Great news :smiley:
  • leeCal
    leeCal Online Community Member Posts: 7,537 Championing
    That is good news, here’s hoping.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    Great news @janer1967! :) 
  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    Glad to hear the news. So happy for you. 
  • Oxonlady
    Oxonlady Scope Member Posts: 563 Pioneering
    Hi @janer1967, I'm pleased for you, let's hope things keep improving.
    Are the cararacts due to diabetes? I hope you don't mind me asking... 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,123 Championing
    Great to get good news, 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    @Oxonlady I'm not sure tbh my gran had them and my mum 

    I have glaucoma which is due to diabetes and hereditary that is what causes the pressure and why lost my sight in one eye 
  • Oxonlady
    Oxonlady Scope Member Posts: 563 Pioneering
    Oh dear, I see.
    Do you have type 2 or type 1 diabetes?

    I've got type 2 but I'm allergic to all the diabetes medications, including Metformine. I try to control the diabetes through diet but I do get a lot of blurred vision.
    Having said that, I've got cataracts forming at the back of my eyes due to long term steroid use... 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    @Oxonlady I have type 2 but had it over 30 years 

    I have had several bleeds as well which I have had laser surgery for 

    My cataract is covering my pupil 

    Make sure you have your annual eye checks 

    I cant tolerate more than 1 metformine daily but I take insulin 4 times a day and have done for 20 years 
  • Oxonlady
    Oxonlady Scope Member Posts: 563 Pioneering
    Gosh, I've got a friend who is in the same position as you. She can't seem to control her blood glucose levels even though she's on insulin.

    I've got my annual diabetic eye test next week.

    Wishing you all the best with your health problems. 

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