I have Diabetic complications starting?

Question

Hi, I am a 24 year old girl. I have had type 1 diabetes for 20 years. I was told I was geting complications 2 years ago. Diabetic Retinopathy. But yesterday I went ofr my yearly check up at the opthalmic surgeon he said it has progresed alot and that I will need to have laser surgery in less than 2 weeks.
I am terified of going blind, I hav looked after myself as best I could have, and have just started a five year double university degree. I feel like whats the point..
DOES THE LASER HURT? and how can I cope with this when I start to loose my vision. I'm not sure I can live in a world of darkness.
I know that there are so many people out there alot worse off than me but that thought really is not helping me at the moment.

I'm really so affraid, please give me some advise?

Answer 1

I had laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy six months ago. It didn't hurt. It's basically just flashes of light. The only annoying thing is that I still have a slight after-image once in a while. It is slowly fading and I hope it eventually goes away completely. I just had my six month check up and I'm okay for another six months.

The only advice I can really offer is to make sure someone drives you. You're eyes will be dilated and you won't be able to drive yourself.

Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In this day and age, Diabetic Retinopathy does not mean that blindness is inevitable. The medical community is always developing new and advanced techniques to prevent blindness and decrease other diabetic complications.

The laser surgery will not be at all painful. I've had laser surgery (SLT) on both eyes to decrease ocular pressure related to glaucoma. The opthalmologist administered numbing eye drops prior to surgery so I did not feel a thing. The surgery took about 2 minutes after which I left the office and was able to drive myself home.

Immediately following the operation, there was a mild stinging sensation in the effected eye which lasted for about five minutes. The surgeon prescribed some analgesic eye drops in case there was any post operative eye irritation. There wasn't any inflammation, so I never used the drops.

I'm not saying my case nor experience will be the same as yours, but I'm sure there will be some similarities. Hang in there, and have the recommended surgery. I have a feeling you're going to do just fine. Also, you be sure to go after that double masters degree.

Answer 4

I'm not really sure if Lazer eye surgery hurts or not..but I do know that they have special numbing drops for the eyes, that really help a lot. I am also Diabetic, 24 years, and I have begun the some of the same experiences. They say after 10 years diabetic complications begin to take effect. and its usually every 10 years afterwards...if we're lucky. I just wanted you to know that weather you know it or not there are poeple out there that care for you and I am sure there is someone who will help you with anything you need to go through. Whether it be a family member or a friend. Good luck, and your in my prayers.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

First, breathe. Calm down. Pray, if you do that sort of thing. The laser's used on eyes don't hurt.
Your doctor gave you a lot of startleing information. You've done the best you can. Continue doing just that. Take care of yourself by eating properly, getting enough rest, and exercise, and generally living just as you would if you hadn't heard this news. If you stop living normally, then the disease has won. There is a point. The point is that it can keep your mind off of your troubles. When you recover, consider doing regular volunteer work. Thinking about someone else and their problems always gives the perspective needed to help us deal with our own. If/when you start to loose your vision, don't dwell on it. Dwelling on it does nothing productive, and won't stop the progression or return your eyesight. Take the classes that will allow you to learn to navigate your surroundings with lower vision. Look for a way to be productive. Continue your studies.
Just remember to calm down. Breathe. You'll be fine. Different perhaps, but this shouldn't change your personality.
Cry if you need to. This is scary, but it's not the end of the world, and it sounds like you've done all you can do to keep it at bay. So just know that God loves you, and that He knew this would happen and that he won't give you any more than He knows you can handle.

Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Good luck, hope this helps

Answer 10

Does not hurt.
Get the surgery done ASAP.

If it progresses this fast, then maybe your medication is not up to the task. consider insulin pump- SFAIK it gives best effects.