Newly diagnosed

[Dougal1234]

Hi all - I've just found out I'm Type 2 - in shock and feel scared and blame myself .... but I hope i will get lots of good advice & inspiration on this site. I'm going for my 1st eye screening today and i'm terrified re the drops they put in (I believe my eyes will be blury for about 6 hours?) I have bad eye sight as it it so i'm being irrational i know but just scared it will stay that way - any words of advice please ?

 

[Deleted member 37953]

Hi Dougal1234, I'm so sorry to hear you have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Being newly diagnosed comes at a shock to many people, so you are not alone in feeling this way. If you need any advice or support, please don't hesitate to contact us on 0345 123 2399 Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm, or by email at helpline@diabetes.org.uk where a member of our team will be more than happy to help. Here is a bit more info about eye screening tests if you would like to find out more: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/diabetic-eye-screening I hope the eye screening goes well, and take care! 🙂

 

[Inka]

The eye drops are like getting shampoo in your eyes - they do sting but only for a few seconds. You’ll be given a tissue to dab at them with probably. The blurriness comes on quite quickly, but it’s absolutely fine - nothing to worry about. Take sunglasses to wear afterwards, even if it’s cloudy. They make your eyes feel more comfortable.

Do NOT drive!

The blurriness wears off gradually over a few hours. The eye examination after the drops is very quick and quite interesting actually. It will soon be over and you’ll have the reassurance of someone taking a good, close look at your eyes.

 

[Dougal1234]

The eye drops are like getting shampoo in your eyes - they do sting but only for a few seconds. You’ll be given a tissue to dab at them with probably. The blurriness comes on quite quickly, but it’s absolutely fine - nothing to worry about. Take sunglasses to wear afterwards, even if it’s cloudy. They make your eyes feel more comfortable.

Do NOT drive!

The blurriness wears off gradually over a few hours. The eye examination after the drops is very quick and quite interesting actually. It will soon be over and you’ll have the reassurance of someone taking a good, close look at your eyes.

thank you