afraid

This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and get
a diabetes check(((((((((((

Well, what exactly did she say?

You know, almost all people do become diabetic before being
diagnosed...that's mostly how it works....

BTW, what did you find out about your cholesterol? Have you seen the doctor
again? Did you get the report with all of the bloodwork numbers?

Oh, finally, don't be afraid. I've been a type 2 since I was 23..and I'm 49
now...no complications or anything...no meds...I do low carb and being a T2
helps me keep on the straight and narrow. Your life is by no means
over...in fact, it can be better than ever!

Ophelia wrote:
:: This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc
:: and get a diabetes check(((((((((((

Roger Zoul wrote:
Well, what exactly did she say?

I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes
and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no
problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I
had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse
and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i
was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend
so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see
the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I
see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have
something to take to my optician.



You know, almost all people do become diabetic before being
diagnosed...that's mostly how it works....

I suppose. I was only saying the other day that I know I am at risk
but............


BTW, what did you find out about your cholesterol? Have you seen the
doctor again? Did you get the report with all of the bloodwork
numbers?

I haven't been I suppose I will talk to her about that too.


Oh, finally, don't be afraid. I've been a type 2 since I was 23..and
I'm 49 now...no complications or anything...no meds...I do low carb
and being a T2 helps me keep on the straight and narrow. Your life
is by no means over...in fact, it can be better than ever!

Thanks Roger! I will report back after I see my Doc on Friday.



Ophelia wrote:
This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc
and get a diabetes check(((((((((((

Ophelia wrote:
Roger Zoul wrote:

Well, what exactly did she say?


I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in both eyes
and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is great with no
problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done last) deteriorated and I
had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In recent weeks it has got worse
and today I went to see my optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i
was diabetic. I told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend
so she could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see
the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before I
see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will have
something to take to my optician.

Ophelia,

I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I have
noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated. I
bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment directly
with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes. Apparently,
there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the surface of the
implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag laser, and it
clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two years ago. You
might want to check into this; hopefully it is something that simple.

Gillian
Florida.

Gill Murray wrote:
Ophelia wrote:
Roger Zoul wrote:

Well, what exactly did she say?


I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in
both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is
great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done
last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In
recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my
optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told
her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could
put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the
back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before
I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will
have something to take to my optician.
Ophelia,

I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I
have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated.
I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment
directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes.
Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the
surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag
laser, and it clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two
years ago. You might want to check into this; hopefully it is
something that simple.

Many thanks Gillian! I will see my Doc on Friday and I will ask her about
it! If she thinks I should see my consultant she will arrange it.

Actually, the way you describe it, it might be just as you suggest!!!!

Ophelia wrote:
Gill Murray wrote:

Ophelia wrote:

Roger Zoul wrote:


Well, what exactly did she say?


I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in
both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is
great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done
last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my specs. In
recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my
optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I told
her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she could
put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could see the
back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a test before
I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and hopefully I will
have something to take to my optician.

Ophelia,

I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I
have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really deteriorated.
I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an appointment
directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on both eyes.
Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze" forming on the
surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a treatment with a yag
laser, and it clears up. I had that particular cataract removed two
years ago. You might want to check into this; hopefully it is
something that simple.


Many thanks Gillian! I will see my Doc on Friday and I will ask her about
it! If she thinks I should see my consultant she will arrange it.

Actually, the way you describe it, it might be just as you suggest!!!!


Hopefully that may be the answer. Here in the US we have three different
levels of eye care. The optician is the guy who is trained in grinding
the lenses, centering the lenses to the eye etc. Next level up is the
optometrist, who is called "doctor". and has had far more experience
with eye diseases etc. He measures the eyes, checks for glaucoma etc.
Then the top guy is a Doctor of Medicine, who has then specialised and
done a residency ( registrarship)in diseases of and about the eye.

Being originally from England, I think your optician seems to be a
combination of the US "optician" amd "optometrist".

Good luck, anyway! I am having my eye zapped on the 27th... I am looking
forward to having two "good" eyes!

Gillian

Gill Murray wrote:
Ophelia wrote:
Gill Murray wrote:

Ophelia wrote:

Roger Zoul wrote:


Well, what exactly did she say?


I went because my left eye has deteriorated. I had cataracts in
both eyes and had implants in each. The first (the right eye) is
great with no problems at all. The left eye (the one I had done
last) deteriorated and I had to have a new lens fitted in my
specs. In recent weeks it has got worse and today I went to see my
optician. She examined my eyes and asked if i was diabetic. I
told her that I wasn't. She asked to see me at the weekend so she
could put drops in my eyes (I had driven there) so that she could
see the back of my eye better, but asked me to see my Doc for a
test before I see her again I will see my Doc on Friday and
hopefully I will
have something to take to my optician.

Ophelia,

I have also had both eyes fixed with inplants. The last few weeks I
have noticed that the vision in the left eye has really
deteriorated. I bypassed going to see the optometrist, and made an
appointment directly with the ophthalmologist, who had operated on
both eyes. Apparently, there is a common phenomenon of a "haze"
forming on the surface of the implanted lens. All it needs is a
treatment with a yag laser, and it clears up. I had that particular
cataract removed two years ago. You might want to check into this;
hopefully it is something that simple.


Many thanks Gillian! I will see my Doc on Friday and I will ask her
about it! If she thinks I should see my consultant she will arrange
it. Actually, the way you describe it, it might be just as you
suggest!!!!

Hopefully that may be the answer. Here in the US we have three
different levels of eye care. The optician is the guy who is trained
in grinding the lenses, centering the lenses to the eye etc.

Not sure what we call that one. We don't usually even see him

Next
level up is the optometrist, who is called "doctor". and has had far
more experience with eye diseases etc. He measures the eyes, checks
for glaucoma etc.

That is our optician


Then the top guy is a Doctor of Medicine, who has
then specialised and done a residency ( registrarship)in diseases of
and about the eye.

He is the opthalmic optician. He is the consultant surgeon.

Being originally from England, I think your optician seems to be a
combination of the US "optician" amd "optometrist".

I think we now know where we are)



Good luck, anyway! I am having my eye zapped on the 27th... I am
looking forward to having two "good" eyes!

Good luck Gillian!! I look forward to hearing all about it)

Ophelia wrote in message ...
This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc
and get
a diabetes check(((((((((((


I'm sending good thoughts your way Ophelia. I know it's the not
knowing that is the worst. I wish you the best. :-)

Cheri

"Ophelia" wrote in message
...
This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc and
get a diabetes check(((((((((((

I hope everything comes out well, good luck with that. If you do have
diabetes, you're probably at a very early stage, so you can control and
maybe even reverse it. Sorry to hear about the problem you're having with
your left eye after surgery, too. If high blood sugar is the problem,
low-carb will bring it down. If the doctor wants to put you on diabetes meds
of any sort, let her know that you're doing low carb, that makes a big
difference.

Cheri wrote:
Ophelia wrote in message ...
This afternoon I had to see my optician. She wants me to see my doc
and get a diabetes check(((((((((((


I'm sending good thoughts your way Ophelia. I know it's the not
knowing that is the worst. I wish you the best. :-)

Oh! Thank you so much Cheri!

I can't tell you what a lovely surprise and comfort your message is

xx