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They are right. That blurry vision is from fluctuating blood glucose levels. It would be pointless for them to try to fit you with glasses until you have achieved more stability. It is an indicator that you need to *do something* to get your body settled down in more normal ranges. Please ask the group for help … we’d love to hear your story, and offer what we can to help you achieve better control. Susie

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Just a while back they told me I was diabetic. My eyes get very blurry so I went for an eye exam and they said come back when I controlled my blood/sugar. I am using diet only. Did you get any other answers? Jim

I had the same problem – Diagnosed end of July – stated meds – diet etc. after two weeks couldn’t read anything – called eye doctor and was told to wait at least 4 – 6 weeks or when my BG was under control – my vision has now returned to what it was before but in another month or so – to be safe, I’m going to get them checked again. Had them checked about three weeks for diagnosis.  I posted to this news group when the problem developed and it appears to be common for some of us and others never experience any problems. Good Luck Paul

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1. First and formost get your eyes checked every 6 months or yearly for retinopathy and glaucoma. This is best done by an opthomologist (eye surgeon) skilled in dealing with diabetic patients.

Very true..DO IT!! 2. If you develop retinopathy there is a procedure to seal up new fragile blood vessels that grow on top of the retina to replace failed ones affected by high bg’s using a laser to burn them. This does cause some damage and is only effective to a cetain point, but good control of your bg usually helps minimise the problem

I must take issue with this.  For the treatment of retinopathy, photcoagulation (laser) is not used to "seal" the vessels.  The laser is used to scar up the retina on the outer most edges in an effort to reduce the retina’s blood requirement.  The theory is that if you reduce the amount of tissue to be perfused, the abnormal vessels will decrease.  They physician will start on the outermost edges of the retina because the laser effectivily destroys the tissue it hits, so, in an effort to save central vision, a bit of side/night vision is usually sacrificed.  3. If you have a bad breakdown of the new fragile blood vessels in the retina and your eye fills with blood there is another procedure known as a "vitrectomy" that replaces the vitreous humor, the fluid in the eye, with a saline solution. If the blood remains in the eye you will be blind, and recovery isn’t likely without the vitrectomy.

True.  The blood in the eye causes scar tissue to form, attaching to the retina, causing the retina to pull away from it’s natural position.  This causes retinal tears and or detachments.   Bottom line:  GO TO YOUR opthamologist regulary.  Good Luck Mike IDDM x 22years Vitrectomy 11-97

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Just a while back they told me I was diabetic. My eyes get very blurry so I went for an eye exam and they said come back when I controlled my blood/sugar. I am using diet only. Did you get any other answers? Jim

There are a number of eye problems that are common among diabetics, but you’re experiencing something different.  The fluid in the eye doesn’t circulate like blood does so glucose levels remain high for a longer period of time in the eye.  This can cause blurred vision.  If you get your bg under control your vision should return to normal.  If you got glasses or contacts now, you would need a different prescription with controlled bg. — BigAl

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Just a while back they told me I was diabetic. My eyes get very blurry so I went for an eye exam and they said come back when I controlled my blood/sugar. I am using diet only. Did you get any other answers? Jim

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Would like info on treatment of eyes when affected by diabetes?

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Would like info on treatment of eyes when affected by diabetes?

OK, there are several possible answers to this, depending on what your situation is. 1. First and formost get your eyes checked every 6 months or yearly for retinopathy and glaucoma. This is best done by an opthomologist (eye surgeon) skilled in dealing with diabetic patients. 2. If you develop retinopathy there is a procedure to seal up new fragile blood vessels that grow on top of the retina to replace failed ones affected by high bg’s using a laser to burn them. This does cause some damage and is only effective to a cetain point, but good control of your bg usually helps minimise the problem. 3. If you have a bad breakdown of the new fragile blood vessels in the retina and your eye fills with blood there is another procedure known as a "vitrectomy" that replaces the vitreous humor, the fluid in the eye, with a saline solution. If the blood remains in the eye you will be blind, and recovery isn’t likely without the vitrectomy. Ted Quick Type 1 for 42+ years

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