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Permalink Reply by Bill on February 13, 2008 at 12:19pm

I second what Jonothan said Joe...

I'm glad that the procedure went smoothly and I hope that your 3 month follow-up gives you great news.

-Bill

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Permalink Reply by Joe on February 13, 2008 at 6:58pm

thanks boys - your well wishes mean a lot to me!

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Permalink Reply by Rick on October 19, 2008 at 6:12am

Joe,
Your story sounds familiar. Our eyesight is something we generally take for granted. I was dx over 45 years ago, before anybody really knew what was going on with diabetes.. Like you my retinopathy started with "seeing" the first blood vessel in my vision over 30 years ago. I have been to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN too many times to remember. many years ago. I've had 1000's of lasers back in the day the pain was so intense, I'd pass out. As most things medical the laser today is much improved. My little dissertation may sound intimidating, but there is good news 30 years later. Yes I have NO peripheral vision, and can't see in low light conditions, but I still have some vision. It is cloudy, but I can still see a lot of things, just not clearly. If I knew then what I do now... The "floating lines" don't just go away Your opthamologist should be on you speed dial. Catching problems earlier than later can easily keep you with good vision. Don't procrastinate. When you see the "swimming lines" in your vision....call your opthamologist and get lasered. When you are my age, you'll be glad you did.
Best to you!
Rick

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Permalink Reply by Joe on October 19, 2008 at 11:33am

HI Rick, Thanks for the input.

Regarding the treatment - I have had 2 sessions now and my left eye is stable nothing is bleeding and no new growth for almost a year. I have checkups every 3 months - by a specialist - so I believe I am in good hands. Hope you are well wow 45 years!

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