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that was quick....

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Had my first retinary eye examination on Wednesday; received my letter from NHS this morning confirming there are no changes to my eyes due to diabetes..blah blah blah...

Will see me again in 12 months time...

That was a quick reply.

So pleased 🙂

Amanda x🙂
 
Must be a lovely feeling! You're doing so well! 🙂 Katiexx
 
Katieb said:
Must be a lovely feeling! You're doing so well! 🙂 Katiexx
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Hi Katie, more of a relief, just got to carry on doing what we're doing.... big hug () Amanda x 🙂
 
Fantastic news and so encouraging. Lovely to get those results so quickly, I think mine took about a month. Well done on a good result.
 
Great news and in a speedy time as well. Well done Amanda
 
That was quick! And a great result too!

I had my test on 12th September and got my results today. Reaaly pleased that I too got a 'normal' result. No retinopathy and no change from last year. After all the fun and games earlier this year I was worried there would be some damage. I must be doing something right to still be 'normal' after 8 years. 🙂 XXXXX
 
Blythespirit said:
That was quick! And a great result too!

I had my test on 12th September and got my results today. Reaaly pleased that I too got a 'normal' result. No retinopathy and no change from last year. After all the fun and games earlier this year I was worried there would be some damage. I must be doing something right to still be 'normal' after 8 years. 🙂 XXXXX
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That is brilliant news - well done. Take care, big hug {{{}}} Amanda xx🙂
 
Congratulations to both of you on the results! Very jealous of the turnaround time too, I had to wait 4/5 weeks for mine! :D
 
teapot8910 said:
Congratulations to both of you on the results! Very jealous of the turnaround time too, I had to wait 4/5 weeks for mine! :D
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Yes, well done to Faith as well 🙂 Because I have been to the eye hospital for my last two times I find out within the hour, but before I used to have to wait a fortnight then go to my GP to find out as they only send a letter if they find something wrong!
 
I haven't had this done yet, am I correct in thinking that they put drops in the eyes to dilate the pupil and then take a photo of the retina? Am I also correct in thinking that I won't be able to drive straight after this test? I'm already blind as a bat (-8 in my right eye and -6.5 in my left) so hoping this test won't show that my eyesight is even worse!

Best wishes
Zosema
 
Zosema said:
I haven't had this done yet, am I correct in thinking that they put drops in the eyes to dilate the pupil and then take a photo of the retina? Am I also correct in thinking that I won't be able to drive straight after this test? I'm already blind as a bat (-8 in my right eye and -6.5 in my left) so hoping this test won't show that my eyesight is even worse!

Best wishes
Zosema
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Hi Zosema, the drops aren't always used, it depends on whether your pupils dilate sufficiently without them. If you do have them then you won't be safe to drive for around 6 hours. It's not an eyesight check, although they will probably have you read a chart before starting. 🙂
 
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