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retinopathy eye exam
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Bruce Stephens
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It's happened all over the place: screenings have been postponed, with those deemed more at risk (those with changes in the last scan, for example) getting priority. (There's a longer term intent to do some screenings at longer intervals (2 years, say) but I think that's longer term.)
It seems to vary. Most areas have at least had their retinal scans delayed and most seem to have prioritised those who have seen problems in the recent past.
Obviously, there are a few "most"s in that last paragraph but that is because every area/CCG handles diabetes differently.
But, I expect my next retinal scan to be more than 12 months after my last one.
Obviously, there are a few "most"s in that last paragraph but that is because every area/CCG handles diabetes differently.
But, I expect my next retinal scan to be more than 12 months after my last one.
grovesy
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It varies, I had an appointment for early April last year but doubted it would go ahead, it was duly cancelled before the date. Mine has been postponed to this year as I am classed as low risk as had no previous concerns flagged. There has been some talk of reducing low risk to two yearly anyway. My local screening has information on its website , it would be worth you checking.
grovesy
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You seem to have started to threads, you have now got replies on both!
trophywench
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Mine was cancelled last year - April for me too I think - but before Xmas, I had an appointment come through for the 19th of this month ! - next Tuesday - and I haven't got or had problems, other than background retinopathy which after nearly 50 years with not always brilliant control constantly isn't (in my view) all that terrible!
They said when originally cancelling it would be till this year, so it was a nice surprise.
They said when originally cancelling it would be till this year, so it was a nice surprise.
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I’ve merged them to keep the results in one place 🙂
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Welcome to the forum @Genie10
This was shared on social media recently about the prioritising of screening restarts. Hope it helps 🙂
www.t1resources.uk
This was shared on social media recently about the prioritising of screening restarts. Hope it helps 🙂
Diabetes Eye Screening - Covid 19 Restart
Lots of understandable worry about information regards retinal screening for people with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Rebecca Thomas and Prof Partha Kar created this info sheet based on Public Health England's guidance.
trophywench
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I'm an R1 clearly - must be running out of pregnant ladies and the newly diagnosed !
grovesy
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Can I ask what drug is that can cause Retinopathy?
My next screening will be at the start of February, a year after my last one.
But I guess I must be an R1, whatever that is, as I have had "some background retinopathy" since I was diagnosed, save for my second screening when I guess my eyes apparently had a very good year before deciding it was not worth the effort any more.
Are there levels of R, then, like with kidney disease? Though having to go out during shielding for the screening seems counter to trying to keeping the R down.
But I guess I must be an R1, whatever that is, as I have had "some background retinopathy" since I was diagnosed, save for my second screening when I guess my eyes apparently had a very good year before deciding it was not worth the effort any more.
Are there levels of R, then, like with kidney disease? Though having to go out during shielding for the screening seems counter to trying to keeping the R down.
grovesy
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Yes they are different levels.
Lucyr
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Hiya. Ozempic has increased frequency of retinopathy as a side effect, and have to have extra eye checks because of that.
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grovesy
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Thank you , I had not heard that before.
Taffy67
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I have been waiting since Dec 2019 when my appointment suppose to be.
grovesy
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You need to check with your local Diabetic Eye Screening service, mine has their own site with information.
Thanks everyone. Lots of information here. I feel better about it now.
VICTOR HILL
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had my one done in nov very small but well run clinic one to one bit of advice as i had mask did steam up my glasses so i did not think my vision was as good before but all signs taken the machine about 4 times each eye were ok also may be done again in feb then i am in for a glasses check in high street opticians and my 3 year test of driving note i did see somewhere some gov section is looking into modern cars headlight s as i do not know about you, are out of focus to bright and glare acceding to RAC STAY SAFE VIC
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