I DID NOT see this coming!
I DID NOT see this coming!
5/30/2015
Apparently Diabetes has graciously given me yet another hurdle to get over. This one is much more serious than I ever could have imagine. Here is what I know so far. last Thursday I had my yearly eye examination. I went in with the theory that more than likely I would need new glasses. I knew my vision was weakening due to the last few months. I was having issues with constant hazy vision and slight dizziness. Dr. Rowland (love her!) spotted some bleeding in my left eye and wanted me to see a specialist who happen to work in the same area as she (Eye Institute). I set up my appointment with Dr. Suelflow for the next morning. When we arrived the place was packed, so needless to say... we were there waiting for a long time. To make this story short, They took a few photos of my eyes and injected a dye so they can see the issue better. To my shock.. they found multiple bleeds and leakage. I have these white spots too that I can not recall what he said these were. What I have is called Diabetic Retinopathy. I have to be honest.. it devastated me. I had worked so hard the last 12 months trying to lose weight and get my Diabetes under control and I was successful doing so. Dr. Suelflow thinks that the fact I lowered my sugar so low and so fast that it had a reverse effect on my vision. I'm not too sure how that works or if it even makes any sense but right now...it seems logical. Here are a couple of photos of what they found with my eyes. Maybe you guys can make some sense of what you are seeing. I think the black and white photos show these cloudy areas that suggest leakage (bleeding). The colored photo I am not sure what is what there.
Sorry for the sideway view. I could not remember how to fix that. It does give you an idea of whats going on I believe.
So...the next step is repairing the bleeds using Focal Laser Therapy starting next month June 19th. I am told I will have this therapy about 3 times during the year. He says it could improve my vision if all goes perfectly. I'm betting that it depends on me and how still I can be during the procedure. If I move my eye or my head in any way... I could make my vision even worse. NO PRESSURE HERE! LOL! Again.. I got to be honest about this. As a self taught creative person, this is pretty intense, It seems with every step I make forward, something else pops up. However I do intend on doing what I can to get better. I can't allow this to destroy me. I have come too far to give in now.
Do yourselves a favor and get your eyes checked yearly. Don't let something like this blindside you and make you feel defeated.
I'll update more once I have more information. Take care all!
5/30/2015
Apparently Diabetes has graciously given me yet another hurdle to get over. This one is much more serious than I ever could have imagine. Here is what I know so far. last Thursday I had my yearly eye examination. I went in with the theory that more than likely I would need new glasses. I knew my vision was weakening due to the last few months. I was having issues with constant hazy vision and slight dizziness. Dr. Rowland (love her!) spotted some bleeding in my left eye and wanted me to see a specialist who happen to work in the same area as she (Eye Institute). I set up my appointment with Dr. Suelflow for the next morning. When we arrived the place was packed, so needless to say... we were there waiting for a long time. To make this story short, They took a few photos of my eyes and injected a dye so they can see the issue better. To my shock.. they found multiple bleeds and leakage. I have these white spots too that I can not recall what he said these were. What I have is called Diabetic Retinopathy. I have to be honest.. it devastated me. I had worked so hard the last 12 months trying to lose weight and get my Diabetes under control and I was successful doing so. Dr. Suelflow thinks that the fact I lowered my sugar so low and so fast that it had a reverse effect on my vision. I'm not too sure how that works or if it even makes any sense but right now...it seems logical. Here are a couple of photos of what they found with my eyes. Maybe you guys can make some sense of what you are seeing. I think the black and white photos show these cloudy areas that suggest leakage (bleeding). The colored photo I am not sure what is what there.
So...the next step is repairing the bleeds using Focal Laser Therapy starting next month June 19th. I am told I will have this therapy about 3 times during the year. He says it could improve my vision if all goes perfectly. I'm betting that it depends on me and how still I can be during the procedure. If I move my eye or my head in any way... I could make my vision even worse. NO PRESSURE HERE! LOL! Again.. I got to be honest about this. As a self taught creative person, this is pretty intense, It seems with every step I make forward, something else pops up. However I do intend on doing what I can to get better. I can't allow this to destroy me. I have come too far to give in now.
Do yourselves a favor and get your eyes checked yearly. Don't let something like this blindside you and make you feel defeated.
I'll update more once I have more information. Take care all!
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