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09/28/08 11:26 PM

"what else can be done with diabetic retnapathy?"
Asked By: lumina  
Category: Vision

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My husband has had diabetes for thirthy years, when he was 25/26yrs.( he is now 41) he was told he needed to have lazer surgery to get rid of the black dots (floaters). He had the surgery it took about a five year process to do the lazer due to cost, insurance and (job at the time, getting time off) after all that had been done he's had to wear good (polorized) sun glasses, His vision now is like looking through haze all the time w/ glasses and w/ out. The company we worked for shut down two years ago and he has not been able to find a job do to his vision (can't pass the physical). We have been to his primary,regular eye doc. and a spechelist at Wake Forest Babtist hospital and all they can say is

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09/30/08 10:12 PM

Unfortunately there are no easy answers when damage has already occurred due to retinopathy, and the additional stress of limited finances makes it even more challenging! The good news is, however, that our bodies have an incredible abillity to heal, when they receive the care they need. Your husband is not likely to recoup the vision he once had, but I have worked with patients whose vision improved as they were able to gain good control of their diabetes. It may also be helpful for your husband to visit your local “Job Force or Career Center”, as they are able to provide financial assistance to help people with visual impariments, receive training in alternative careers, as well as help in finding work which allows them to use their best abilities in gainful employment.
Answered By: Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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