hemorages in the eye

[terbear2008]

I had a doctor's appt with a new optometrist today and she gave me the news that I had a hemorage in both eyes. Yikes! I don't know whether to feel relieved or more concerned being that at my last appt with my endocrinologist she said she "thinks" she see's a cateract....and it was confirmed today-no cateract. Is this typical for diabetics? Will it go away if my sugars are more tightly controlled?

[genie86333]

I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like she's talking about diabetic retinopathy. It *may* get better for a while, but she should have referred you to an opthamologist (or even a retinal specialist) to have it checked out more thoroughly, because it is a serious issue & may need treatment, either now or in the future. If she didn't refer you to someone, I'd call and ask her for a referral.

[RobertIA]

Yes, and the quicker the better! Don't play games with your eyesight.

Bob

[xMenace]

Is this typical for diabetics? Will it go away if my sugars are more tightly controlled?

These are complex conditions. They won't get better if your sugars don't.

Hemms come in different flavors. I hope you are seeing an opthamologist ASAP!