Sore eyes

[123charl]

I have wet macular in both eyes diabetic for 35 years. Had steroid implant five months ago. Last week was told needed another and booked in for next week. Was told both eyes are bleeding and need in my other eye too. Had injections previously but they didn't work. Had loads of laser in the past. My eyes always feel uncomfortable and look like 'piggy' eyes and extremely sensitive to light. Has anyone out there had similar treatment and experienced this too?

[Rosalyn-helpline Partner]

Dear 123charl,

It may be worth ringing your ophthalmologist via their secretary to discuss any concerns in relation to proposed treatments, prognosis and discomfort.

In terms of the extreme sensitivity to light, individuals with a macular related condition tend to develop a heightened sensitivity to glare. The glare is produced by the blue light in the spectrum. Ordinary sunglasses protect against the UV but not the blue light. Therefore, individuals can find that they can end up trying to eradicate the discomfort from the glare by wearing ordinary sunglasses which are too dark for the lighting conditions, thereby obscuring their vision. The way to potentially address this is to choose spectacles from the anti-glare protection range, as they both protect against the blue light in the spectrum and the UV, and come in a range of shades. Therefore, an individual can either choose to purchase one shade or various for different lighting conditions.

Anti-glare protection comes in a variety of styles of frames; however, fit-overs are handy when an individual already wears spectacles.

In terms of colour choice, as an indication, e.g. yellow anti-glare fit-overs are generally good for indoor use as they do not reduce the amount of light coming in; reduce glare, increase contrast and definition. They are also suitable for outdoor use on a dull day when glare may still be an issue, but there is not adequate natural light to wear a darker shade. On a brighter day out an orange pair of fit-overs may be advisable, followed by an amber pair on a very bright day out.

I am copying a link to our booklet on Protecting your eyes:

macularsociety.org/sites/de...

Please contact us on the Helpline if you would like our accompanying supplier's list.

Just to make you aware, we are currently offering free 6 month membership. This is a good way to keep up with current developments. Please ring us if you would like to benefit from this, or join via the following link:

macularsociety.org/6months

The Macular Society helpline is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 3030 111.

Alternately, you can contact us via:

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Kind regards,

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Hi good advice from Mac Soc. I have implant and get sore eyes ( did with inj too) - I use Hylotear soothing drops which I find help. Your clinic or gp can advise you.

Your post has confused me - I have implant for brvo - my consultant told me wetmd sufferers don't get the implant as it won't work for that condition. Is it wetmd you have it for or something else? Eg diabetic macular oedema?

Good luck going forward.

Ps I'm on 2 nd implant and it seems to be working so fingers crossed for you too x