Posted in Types on 14. Jan, 2010
My Mother is Diabetic[Insulin-dependant] for last 35 yrs with all the complications of it except nephropathyi.e Autonomic & peripheral neuropathy , retinopathy etc . One & half month ago , she had gangrene of small finger Lt.foot & amputation had to be done at MCP Joint . Now, the doctor says its not a favourite [...]
Posted in Types on 12. Jan, 2010
For the best advice, consult with your regular doctor or your opthamologist / optometrist.
I am not sure of the validity of the other response you have been given. Actually, strenuous exercise can make an eye condition worsen due to increased pressure / blood pressure. If you have a serious eye condition (such as retinal detachment) [...]
Posted in Types on 11. Jan, 2010
currently my mother was diagnose of having diabetic retinopathy of which going for Pan Retina Laser Photocoagulation, recommended for 3 times session for both eyes. Through my reading i found out that the treatment for an individual will be within 3 to 4 times. My question after the 3 or 4 times of treatment, how [...]
Posted in Types on 11. Jan, 2010
Employee with very problematic attendance history says she is scheduled for treatment of diabetic retinopathy–treatment of bleeding or to fix it. Assuming true, what’s a realistic length of time to expect her to be absent from work?
She also says that perhaps she has partially detached retina. Wouldn’t that be an emergency requiring immediate treatment? Or [...]
Posted in Causes on 18. Sep, 2009
I need your help. I am a 30 year old man that was just told by
a new physician that I am legally blind. I under went 3 major surgeries in TN and was relased to return to work. I was never told to look into
disability or legaly blindness until yesterday at the [...]
