Eyesight Issues

[ClaudiaKiwi]

Hi everyone
So I’m 3 weeks post diagnosis. My eyesight is shocking. Really blurry and I’m struggling. I have glasses for laptop work but not needed pre diagnosis for anything else. Literally now without glasses I can barely see. The world is a blur. Consultant in hospital said it’s the build up of glucose which will slowly dissolve and not to rush out and get New glasses etc. I have had to get 3.5 strength readers in the meantime as my own glasses are ok-ish but not strong enough. It’s really horrible and making me anxious on my feet and getting the tube to work etc is hell. I went back to work yesterday and by the time the day ended my eyes were painful and ended up with a vile headache.
Anyone else had this ?? It’s worrying the heck out of me. I don’t like it at all.
Thanks 🙂

 

[Robin]

Hi everyone
So I’m 3 weeks post diagnosis. My eyesight is shocking. Really blurry and I’m struggling. I have glasses for laptop work but not needed pre diagnosis for anything else. Literally now without glasses I can barely see. The world is a blur. Consultant in hospital said it’s the build up of glucose which will slowly dissolve and not to rush out and get New glasses etc. I have had to get 3.5 strength readers in the meantime as my own glasses are ok-ish but not strong enough. It’s really horrible and making me anxious on my feet and getting the tube to work etc is hell. I went back to work yesterday and by the time the day ended my eyes were painful and ended up with a vile headache.
Anyone else had this ?? It’s worrying the heck out of me. I don’t like it at all.
Thanks 🙂

Short answer yes, a lot of us probably. Things should improve as your blood sugars stabilise. It is worrying, but perfectly normal.

 

[ClaudiaKiwi]

Short answer yes, a lot of us probably. Things should improve as your blood sugars stabilise. It is worrying, but perfectly normal.

Thanks so much. Reassurance gratefully received !

 

[Northerner]

Hi everyone
So I’m 3 weeks post diagnosis. My eyesight is shocking. Really blurry and I’m struggling. I have glasses for laptop work but not needed pre diagnosis for anything else. Literally now without glasses I can barely see. The world is a blur. Consultant in hospital said it’s the build up of glucose which will slowly dissolve and not to rush out and get New glasses etc. I have had to get 3.5 strength readers in the meantime as my own glasses are ok-ish but not strong enough. It’s really horrible and making me anxious on my feet and getting the tube to work etc is hell. I went back to work yesterday and by the time the day ended my eyes were painful and ended up with a vile headache.
Anyone else had this ?? It’s worrying the heck out of me. I don’t like it at all.
Thanks 🙂

Yes, I had this as well Claudia - it's very common, so don't worry! Very frustrating! 😱 It took a few weeks for mine to get back to normal so I survived on poundshop reading glasses. The excess glucose distorts the lens of the eye, apparently. Just take care, and I hope it settles down for you soon 🙂

 

[ClaudiaKiwi]

Yes, I had this as well Claudia - it's very common, so don't worry! Very frustrating! 😱 It took a few weeks for mine to get back to normal so I survived on poundshop reading glasses. The excess glucose distorts the lens of the eye, apparently. Just take care, and I hope it settles down for you soon 🙂

Thanks so so so much ! I’m doing the same and look like a real goober in my Sainsbury’s cheapie readers. Lol. Ohhhhhh how fabulous eh. I’m so glad to know I am not the only one. 🙂

 

[trophywench]

Being I was a clerk - pre computers for almost everything LOL - I was signed off work for over a month until my eyesight got back to normal.

Once you think it has - and frankly using your eyes enough to get a headache doesn't sound very advisable to me - despite how common it is at first! - and I really think you ought to ask your consultant whether it's a good idea?

 

[ClaudiaKiwi]

Being I was a clerk - pre computers for almost everything LOL - I was signed off work for over a month until my eyesight got back to normal.

Once you think it has - and frankly using your eyes enough to get a headache doesn't sound very advisable to me - despite how common it is at first! - and I really think you ought to ask your consultant whether it's a good idea?

I have been off for 2 weeks and went back to work yesterday. I thought I would be ok but really struggled. I may give my hospital diabetic nurse a call and see what she thinks. I’m genuinely struggling to read and have to be so careful walking etc. Not great. I just want to be able to see properly again soon so I really hope it doesn’t take long. I’m doing 3 days per week for the next 3 weeks so hopefully that will allow me some eye ease. I’m having Tuesdays and wednesdays off - having to use my annual leave tho but I mustn’t complain life is too short eh !
Computer screens are killers on eyes I think.

 

[Northerner]

Computer screens are killers on eyes I think.

The trouble is you have to work that much harder to try and focus Are you able to increase the zoom level on your screen? Is it a large company with a department that oversees health and safety at work? I once worked at a company where they would jump into action if your chair was a bit uncomfy! 😱 🙂

 

[ClaudiaKiwi]

The trouble is you have to work that much harder to try and focus Are you able to increase the zoom level on your screen? Is it a large company with a department that oversees health and safety at work? I once worked at a company where they would jump into action if your chair was a bit uncomfy! 😱 🙂

Wow I can’t inagine having that much support ! The irony is I work for a private healthcare company that works alongside the NHS.
I walked into work yesterday to be told I had a massive report needing completion to be sent to a CCG by 4pm. I had 1200 odd emails and my boss didn’t tell me until nearly noon so I really had to push myself. He did have the decency to ask me how I was.....
*sigh*

 

[Northerner]

Wow I can’t inagine having that much support ! The irony is I work for a private healthcare company that works alongside the NHS.
I walked into work yesterday to be told I had a massive report needing completion to be sent to a CCG by 4pm. I had 1200 odd emails and my boss didn’t tell me until nearly noon so I really had to push myself. He did have the decency to ask me how I was.....
*sigh*

You must tell him about the problems you are having. It's unreasonable to expect someone who has so recently been diagnosed with a life-changing and very serious condition like Type 1 to return and manage as though they had just recovered from a minor sniffle 😱 You have the right to expect your company to make 'reasonable adjustments' as a Type 1 - if you are unsure about this I'd suggest contacting the Diabetes UK Helpline and discussing your situation with them - it's free and confidential:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/helpline

 

[ClaudiaKiwi]

You must tell him about the problems you are having. It's unreasonable to expect someone who has so recently been diagnosed with a life-changing and very serious condition like Type 1 to return and manage as though they had just recovered from a minor sniffle 😱 You have the right to expect your company to make 'reasonable adjustments' as a Type 1 - if you are unsure about this I'd suggest contacting the Diabetes UK Helpline and discussing your situation with them - it's free and confidential:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/helpline

Great advice that I shalll follow. Thank you.

 

[HOBIE]

Hi CK. Sorry to here about this, well done for getting back to work. Hydration is so important especially for healthy eyes. Its only weeks since diagnosis & hopefully it will improve, good luck 🙂

 

[ClaudiaKiwi]

Hi CK. Sorry to here about this, well done for getting back to work. Hydration is so important especially for healthy eyes. Its only weeks since diagnosis & hopefully it will improve, good luck 🙂

Thanks Hobie I really hope so too 🙂