Hello, I’m posting just because I’m feeling a sense of fear and disappointment and just needed an outlet to share.
Had my annual NHS retinopathy screening 2 weeks ago and I received my report back from the screening service this morning. It talked about a change and a referral to Ophthalmology. I then logged into the NHS app and was able to view the GPs report, which indicated R3A in my right eye and R2L in my left. My last screening in 2024 indicated background retinopathy. I had an Optician’s check up 3 months ago with OCT scan and they saw nothing for concern: just the background Retinopathy and early stage cataracts.
R3A is active Proliferative retinopathy. I can’t believe it’s deteriorated so quickly.
I’m a long term type 2 and my control hasn’t always been the best. In January 2024 I developed some stomach issues and I lost significant weight. My sugars were 108 in January 2024 and by August 2024 they had come down to 35. I had a further test in January 2025 and my sugars were 32.
I know it was probably too little too late, but I genuinely felt I’d turned a corner with self care and health. I no longer take any medication and in January 2025 I was told I was in diabetic remission.
My sight at the moment seems good and not aware of any issues. But I’m just worried about vision loss. I’m scared at the prospect of the treatment too. Like I said just feelings of fear and disappointment.
One thing I have read is that rapid reduction of sugars can affect the eyes.
Saturday is a terrible day to get letters like this and now I just have to wait for my hospital appointment.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Edited for typos and grammar
Had my annual NHS retinopathy screening 2 weeks ago and I received my report back from the screening service this morning. It talked about a change and a referral to Ophthalmology. I then logged into the NHS app and was able to view the GPs report, which indicated R3A in my right eye and R2L in my left. My last screening in 2024 indicated background retinopathy. I had an Optician’s check up 3 months ago with OCT scan and they saw nothing for concern: just the background Retinopathy and early stage cataracts.
R3A is active Proliferative retinopathy. I can’t believe it’s deteriorated so quickly.
I’m a long term type 2 and my control hasn’t always been the best. In January 2024 I developed some stomach issues and I lost significant weight. My sugars were 108 in January 2024 and by August 2024 they had come down to 35. I had a further test in January 2025 and my sugars were 32.
I know it was probably too little too late, but I genuinely felt I’d turned a corner with self care and health. I no longer take any medication and in January 2025 I was told I was in diabetic remission.
My sight at the moment seems good and not aware of any issues. But I’m just worried about vision loss. I’m scared at the prospect of the treatment too. Like I said just feelings of fear and disappointment.
One thing I have read is that rapid reduction of sugars can affect the eyes.
Saturday is a terrible day to get letters like this and now I just have to wait for my hospital appointment.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Edited for typos and grammar
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