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Why do my eye lids itch frequently? What can I do about it?

Mild lid infections are common among diabetic people.
you can ferment your lids with warm water for five minutes. Then massage your upper lid downwards and the bottom lid upwards3-4 times. If itching persists need to see an eye doctor.

When should I get my eyes screened for diabetic retinopathy ?

Immediately after the diagnosis and annually thereafter. If you already have diabetic retinopathy, your eye doctor will tell you when to see again.

At what sugar level it is safe to undergo eye surgery ?

Usually the eye surgeons will be comfortable with a sugar level around 100. But if your surgery is urgent or if your blood sugar can’t be brought down lower than 150 they will still do the surgery taking precautions.

I was asked to have an eye injection to cure the swelling in the back of my eye.

Is it effective? Is it safe ?

The injection is usually an ante VEGf agent. It’s effective to reduce the swelling in the macula, the area that gives you a clear image. Your vision may start improving even after one injection though you may have to have several injections until the swelling completely resolves.

I am scared of eye injections, is there a simpler alternative to treat macular oedema ?

Unfortunately no. If your condition worsens ,you may need to undergo eye surgery to improve your vision.

I was asked to have LASER treatment for my diabetic retinopathy . What is this treatment like ?

It’s usually a painless procedure, although some discomfort may occur. Your retina is brought to focus using a contact lens, and a LASER beam is used to produce gentle burns on your peripheral retina. This procedure is proven to help the abnormal blood vessels (causing your retinopathy) to regress.

I have diabetes for 5 years, my blood sugar is well controlled with tablets, my vision is 6/6 with glasses, do I have to have to undergo retinopathy screening ?

Yes, diabetic retinopathy is possible (even advanced stages)in patients with good vision because the changes may not have involved the centre of the eye yet. Since your blood sugar is well controlled, your risk may be less. Still it’s necessary to have annual eye examinations.