Results of my Eye screening

[Catwoman76]

Hi everyone hope you are all well today.

I have just received my results from Salisbury's Hospital regarding my retina screening on 3rd May ( 2 months)! It states :-

The result indicates that you may have proliferative retinopathy. This means there are changes to the blood vessels in your retina, indicating you are at risk of long-term problems with your sight.

Your images have been passed on to Mr ***** at my Hospital.

To be honest I wasn't expecting that, as it was 2 months ago, I just thought it would say there are very little changes and no treatment needed, or something along those lines.

I have my 'normal' eye appointment in August so they may leave it till then. Anyway, if there is any treatment involved ( I hope not )then I know I will be in good hands. Mr **** is a brilliant eye Doctor, and he even let Tia look at the back of my eye at the last eye appointment.

Best wishes Sheena

 

[novorapidboi26]

Not the news you hoped, but at least the possibility of treatment is available if you need it that is.............

to my understanding proliferative retinopathy is a step up from background, is that right.......?

So basically leaks in the middle of your eye and not the outside.........

I hope you dont need much treatment........🙂

 

[Northerner]

I'm sorry to hear that the news is not so good Sheena, but it is good to hear that you have such confidence in your consultant. I hope it doesn't need any treatment and that things improve before your next scan 🙂

 

[Catwoman76]

Thanks guys, that has cheered me up 🙂 Sheena

 

[Caroline]

I hope you don't need treatment, but your consultant sounds brilliant. Good luck with it all.

 

[Catwoman76]

I hope you don't need treatment, but your consultant sounds brilliant. Good luck with it all.

That's so kind Caroline, thank you Sheena x

 

[AJLang]

Hi Sheena

The letter must have been a real shock for you. I'm really, really pleased that you have an excellent consultant. My guess (and it is only a guess) is that if it's not affecting your vision in a way that you notice then it's not going to affect your ability to read etc (which is maculopathy rather than proliferative). I really hope that your consultant explains how the problem can be slowed down, or stopped, and that it will be rather easy, hopefully with just a little bit of laser at most. From my experience the shock of being told is often worse than what follows. Big hugs Amanda x

 

[Catwoman76]

Hi Sheena

The letter must have been a real shock for you. I'm really, really pleased that you have an excellent consultant. My guess (and it is only a guess) is that if it's not affecting your vision in a way that you notice then it's not going to affect your ability to read etc (which is maculopathy rather than proliferative). I really hope that your consultant explains how the problem can be slowed down, or stopped, and that it will be rather easy, hopefully with just a little bit of laser at most. From my experience the shock of being told is often worse than what follows. Big hugs Amanda x

Aaaawww thanks Amanda, TBH my eyesight seems to ok apart from the droopy eyelids and the different sizes of the pupil that occur from time to time😉 Sheena x

 

[Steff]

Sorry Sheena to hear the news, chin up hun xx

 

[margie]

Sorry to hear this Sheena - you are having a run of bad luck/news. I hope things turn around for you soon.

 

[Catwoman76]

Sorry Sheena to hear the news, chin up hun xx

It's not too bad steff, I might go to the hospital and the Doctor might say they are being over cautious. My eyes seem to be okay, so I shall wait and see,😛 sorry for the pun. Thanks my friend. Sheena x

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Sorry to hear your news hopefully the consultant will be able to put your mind at rest. 🙂

 

[Blythespirit]

Sorry you didn't get the result you hoped for Sheena. I hope it's something that can be treated easily and your consultant sounds great. Take care. XXXXX

 

[eat2live]

sorry to read about your results sheena,,sending hugs ((((((())))))) xx