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Can you please give me some information on dry-eyes treatment (I also have blurry vision issues from Macular Degeneration) JGOODE

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Sunshine Coast Queensland
January 23
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Members shared personal experiences managing dry eyes alongside other conditions like macular degeneration and diabetes, with many finding... Read more

Members shared personal experiences managing dry eyes alongside other conditions like macular degeneration and diabetes, with many finding relief through preservative-free artificial tears or saline drops used multiple times daily, though some noted that prescription drops can burn. Several members discussed how high blood sugar and solar storms can temporarily worsen blurry vision, emphasizing the importance of wearing sunglasses outdoors and maintaining good diabetes control to protect eye health. A recurring theme was the value of working closely with eye specialists, staying consistent with supplements and lubricating drops, and recognizing that while dry eye may not fully resolve, it can be managed to a comfortable degree with the right routine.

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@A DiabetesTeam Member Thinking of you Judy. 💖💖💖🙏

January 24
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What treatments are available for blurry vision from diabetic macular edema?

I understand you're dealing with blurry vision from macular issues related to diabetes. While the search results focus on diabetic macular edema (DME) rather than dry eyes specifically, here's what can help with the blurry vision from macular Show Full Answer

What treatments are available for blurry vision from diabetic macular edema?

I understand you're dealing with blurry vision from macular issues related to diabetes. While the search results focus on diabetic macular edema (DME) rather than dry eyes specifically, here's what can help with the blurry vision from macular swelling:

Lifestyle approaches:
- Keep blood sugar levels well-controlled with your diabetes medications
- Eat a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Manage blood pressure

Medical treatments your eye doctor might recommend:

Anti-VEGF injections are commonly used to reduce swelling and stop leaky blood vessels. These are generally safe and effective, though they usually need to be ongoing.

Eye drops containing steroids or anti-inflammatory medications may help, though they're not always effective for DME on their own.

Surgical options if other treatments don't work:
- Laser surgery to seal leaky blood vessels
- Vitrectomy to remove cloudy fluid or scar tissue

The good news is that up to 90% of diabetes-related vision loss is preventable with regular eye exams and early treatment. Many people see their symptoms stabilize or improve with proper treatment, and some regain full vision.

For dry eye symptoms specifically, you'll want to discuss this separately with your eye doctor, as it may need different treatments than the macular edema.

January 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

Healthy eating@ Judy keep it up great hugs

January 26
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member hello I live at Maroochdore on the Pacific Ocean East Coast of subtropical Queensland Australia and I wear tinted sunglasses outside aand I wear sunscreen and I am enjoying my retirement here in the modern air conditioned apartment downstairs in a modern two level house which is the home of my landlord who lives upstairs and there’s another small apartment rented here and several air-bnb rooms and I can walk everywhere around here with my 4 wheeler lightweight walker (Rollator)

I got my Diabetes type2 in remission and I don’t need any medication for it just eat healthy food with lots of fresh veggies and walk daily for exercise

Hugs from Judyxx

January 25
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi Judy, thank you for your reply. The Solar Flares can affect eyes quite a bit. When outdoors, it would be good for you too to have sunglasses on while these Solar Storms continue. My eyes are doing much better since I have dark sunglasses on outside. How is your blood sugar doing ? Mine is getting better and better. My average glucose sank to 210 with all the medications and glucometer monitor. We increased my long-acting Lantus to 25 units, which makes a huge difference. I wake up with FBG below 200 finally.
Have a great week. Hugs, NiluR.

January 25

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