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Hi i am a 42year old male, i take 4meamorfin and i sitiglaptin daily, i have just been for an eyetest and the hospital says their is slight damage to my eyes because of diabetis and should discuss it with my doctor and gave me another appiontment next year, im worried sick this is just the start and im giong to go blind and theres no stopping it once it starts.iam going to the docs later this week can anyone help me with some iformation in the meantime

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tosh
 
Hi Tosh, welcome to the forum 🙂 First of all - don't panic! If your next appointment is scheduled for next year then this means that they have noticed some background changes but that no treatment is necessary. You have probably been told to discuss it with your doctor so that you can ensure that your treatment and blood sugar control is good, and also your blood pressure, which can be a factor.

Many, many people get similar results and things can remain unchanged for many years, or even disappear completely by the time you have your next scan. The main thing is to try and manage your diabetes well and keep your blood sugars as steady and close to normal as you can. I am sure your doctor will be able to put your mind at ease - let us know how things go.

Any other questions you may have, please ask away! 🙂
 
Welcome to the forums Tosh 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum tosh.
 
Welcome Tosh.

Northerner has already given you the facts - and life is usually easier to cope with when you know the facts 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum from me as well! 🙂

When I developed background retinopathy, I was given another appointment in six months' time; but the problem probably resolved itself, as from the next appointment I reverted to annual.

As others have already said, there's nothing to worry about unless you're called in for treatment -- and you'll probably be told if there's anything to worry about then. 🙂
 
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