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[Eddie]

Yup CLKD. You're not supposed to drive for 3-4 hrs, but the drops may affect everyone differently. I would still ask about I-caps or Macushield which can prevent GMD, slow down the disease and there are claims that it improved vision in people with it.
Pleased to hear there is nothing major going on. Eddie. Xx

[Joyce]

I'm doing the driving. Optician will advise us further regarding prevention of macular disease, I'm sure, if he feels it necessary.

[honeybun]

Good news CG.

I bet he feels much more relaxed about the whole thing now.

My hubby gets this kind of eye test every year as he is diabetic.
Sometimes it really bothers him and others less so. It all depends on how bright a day it is. Bright light is painful and he needs Sun glasses.....driving would not be an option. It wears off quickly though.

Honeyb
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[Limpy]

Sunglasses really are necessary, even with you doing the driving

[Taz2]

I find my vision is blurred for hours after these tests but it depends on the amount of drops put in. I agree with the sunglasses idea. It is amazing how much even a little light can hurt.

Taz x

[Joyce]

I had it done a number of years ago. I'd forgotten about the sunglasses though, thanks for reminding me. 

[Joyce]

Hubby to be referred to eye hospital. Dilation showed up what might be a retinal fold. Optician phoning hospital to try and get hubby an asap referral.  So we're not sure what will transpire. Not serious, but need to make sure it's not masking something else.

[CLKD]

At least he is getting prompt follow up treatment!

[Joyce]

Yes optician is on the ball.

[Oldteen]

That must be a great relief!xx

[Joyce]

Hospital phoned. He has emergency appointment on Tuesday afternoon. May be a long afternoon as they are going to do various tests. 

[CLKD]

That's good.  Get him there, get the testing over with, Job Done - treatment if required ........ how does he feel now?

[Joyce]

Not letting it bother him, that's normal for him.  We'll deal with whatever transpires.  He wants me to just drop him off then pick him up later. I will see, it will depend on parking. It is notoriously hard to park at our hospital.

[CLKD]

.. park at our Hospital: and ours and at Addenbrookes and at QE II, King's Lynn  .......... and the charges   

[Trey]

Hopefully the retina can be tacked back with the laser.  I've had a partially detached retina that healed.  In any case hope it is sorted soon.