[davef]

I could probably get by without the glasses and really only use them for driving and watching TV. I happy that the sight is at least no worse than it used to be. Weired though that when BG improved that it got perfect and then when the BG improved further that the sight went back to wearing glasses!

[markr]

I have been following your thread, and I am glad to see (pardon the pun) that you are doing better. I wanted to add the following based on my experiences: as a Type 1 with eye problems, I am very sensitive to any changes that have to do with my eyes, and I go for a checkup at least twice a year. I have had numerous laser treatments as well as a vitrectomy, but for the past 3 years, my situation had stabilized. About 4 months ago, I started to have blurred vision in my right eye (there is a big difference between my eyes, with my right eye almost legally blind), so I went to my eye doctor and he said there was no deterioration. As it turned out, I had a virus in my thyroid (subacute thyroiditis) that was causing problems relating with the complications I have with my diabetes. I went back to my eye doctor last week, and everything has returned to normal (normal for me).

[rgray318]

I have registered here just to comment on this thread. Maybe its a good thing as I was just diagnosed with diabetes as well. I think I have had diabetic symptoms for years and years but it didn't get really bad until a few weeks ago when all of a sudden my vision went extremely blurry to the point that I thought I was going blind in a matter of hours. I was driving thru NM looking for a motel and couldn't even see the exit ramp, and when I got off the freeway I had to stop in the middle of the road and walk over to the sidewalk to see what motel I was at and where the driveway was... Yes that bad.

So the next day I went to my doctor to complain about how sick I felt and asked him why my eyes were going bad. He did a BG test on the spot and it was 659. He made me go to the ER and they got it down. Weeks later I am on 1000mg of metformin and my evening number is 175 and morning number is 200-250. Today I am starting on Januvia as well. Also on 5mg Amlodipine for high blood pressure.

I am 42 now and ever since about 14 I have had to have glasses to see clearly. My current vision is about 20/75 or so it was only one year ago. Today I went to the eye doctor to complain about my eagle vision as I think my eyesight is probably 20/20 or better, lol, but unfortunately he was busy with another patient... I can see fine print on street signs 100 yards away now. At the doctors I could read ALL the lines on the alphabet board, including the smallest one. Unfortunately, this MUCH improved sight seems to be accompanied by a sensitivity to light and a headache that feels like its in the eye socket area. I'm sure I haven't been diabetic since 14 so this is really strange why lowering the BG would cause this.

What is causing my eyes to work so well after 28 years of needing glasses and is it possibly permanent? Please explain if someone can.

Thanks

[mortis505]

rgray318, Its a possibility that your eyesight is getting better due to reduced sugar in your eyes. Many have reported better vision after getting their glucose numbers down. You mentioned you are 42, are you overweight? Have you started watching your diet? Try and avoid foods that are high in carbs as they convert to sugar in the body. Pasta, rice, breads and potatoes can be high in carbs. Aim for the whole grain breads. white food (with the exception of potatoes) are usually the best bet, along with veggies. Diet sodas, and sugar free drinks can be found that dont taste bad.

As far as your headaches, increased sensitivity is related to better vision. Do what I do, wear sunglasses.

[ErnyBernMac]

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[davef]

Originally Posted by ErnyBernMac

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[ErnyBernMac]

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