When was the last time you had a complete Diabetic Eye Exam???

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Permalink Reply by BlondeSwtP on June 24, 2008 at 4:29pm

I have a Diabetic Eye Exam every year in the fall. I've been keeping up with it for the past 8 years. I follow up with MD rather than the OD because I had some diabetic retinopathy in my past. Thankfully - my endocrinologist help corrected my sugars at the time so my eyes healed by themself but I figure it was better to keep having the Ophthalmologist check them out.

Ironically, I now work at an Eye Clinic. I am in the IT deptarment though - not the Healthcare side :)

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Permalink Reply by Steven Fowler on June 24, 2008 at 4:32pm

I just had one at the beginning of May. I have a couple of spots on my left eye, but the Optho couldn't see anything and the retnal specialist I went to a couple of years ago didn't find anything. The Optho thinks there is something there but just need to keep an EYE on it :o)

Steve

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Permalink Reply by Dave on June 24, 2008 at 5:17pm

I go to my eye doctor yearly. I was just there 5 weeks ago and everything checked out. I wear contacts so I always have gone to my eye doctor on a regular basis, plus my insurance pays for it so definitely no reason not to have my eyes looked at.

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Permalink Reply by Diabetic_Iz_Me on June 24, 2008 at 5:38pm

Blondeswp it's a good thing you took control of your diabetes:) it's amazing how our bodies can heal itself
Steve- I hope the Dr was just seeing things...
david-I agree if it's free why not:)

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Permalink Reply by Flo on June 24, 2008 at 7:40pm

I get a yearly eye exam. Every year I hold my breath, but, so far so good. My next eye exam is scheduled for August..Stay tuned!!

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Permalink Reply by Cody Turner on June 24, 2008 at 8:40pm

April of this year. I go yearly for them. 20/20 with no damage

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Lin on June 24, 2008 at 9:20pm

I go twice a year... I've been getting a lot more floaters in the last few years. I read that floaters are one of the effects of diabetes. Eyes are very important... I recommend at least once per year.

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Permalink Reply by Diabetic_Iz_Me on June 24, 2008 at 9:34pm

Chuck Lin- what do you mean by floaters? I hope everything continue's to check out ok. I don't mean to pry but does your insurance cover twice a year??? just curious...

Cody-I wish I had 20/20...Good Job keep up the good work.

Flo-Everything will check out ok...Good luck:)

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Permalink Reply by debb on June 25, 2008 at 5:00am

hi DMe,
floaters are little black spots that when you look at them (as you would look at your finger) move away. they are stationary but it seems that they are moving because they aren't center on your eye, so when you look at them, they seem to move. if you were to get a mirror and look into your eye you would see a very tiny black spot. that's as close an explanation as i can come to it. they are harmless, from what i've been told. i have one that i've had since my early 20's. i'm 51 now and a diabetic for only 4 to 5 years. so anyone can get them.

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Permalink Reply by Andy Stanton on June 24, 2008 at 9:40pm

After being diagnosed with Proliferative Diabetic Retionpathy in 1999, several laser treatments in both eyes and two Vitrectomys (left eye 1999 - right eye 2000), I have a complete diabetic eye exam at my opthamologist (sp?) every six months. I'm due for an appt. next week.

Luckily, since I've had my problems in 1999/2000, my eye dr is very pleased with the stability of my eyes. Knock on wood!

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on June 25, 2008 at 12:36am

Hi Cherise:

Okay then, I'm Glad all is Well. :D I guess for the last 20 some years, I've usually had my Ophtho appointment twice a year except when they did all they fooling around because of my cataracts. I went 4-6 times.

I just had my appointment in June and he said that my eyes were looking Good. There's nothing weird going on in the back, the pressure is Good, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Denise on June 25, 2008 at 5:34am

January. Because my mother has dry macular degeneration, and glaucoma, I've had retinal scans yearly for quite some timeeven though insurance won't pay for that part...mine won't pay for it when your diabetic either...but my eye dr sends a copy of the scan to my endo & PCP..I have a good team

my team includes my dentist---he (dentist) says everyones dentist should be an active part of their diabetic care team--I got so lucky with my existing medical team and their willingness to work together...

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