No injection again

[Koalajane]

I have been going for injections for about 2 years now for diabetic macular oedema. Just under a year ago I was changed from Lucentis to Eylea. Since then I have been having appointments every 2 months. When I went for my appointment in November I was told that my eyes had stabilised and so I didn’t need injections then. Today I went fir my appointment and was told that there was an improvement again so no injections today. The opthamologist said he thought it was because I had been controlling my cholesterol, my blood pressure and my diabetes well. I said I had been doing that for a good while and he said it takes time to show the improvement. My next appointment is in another 2 months so we will see how things are then.

[springcross]

Well that really is good news Koalajane. Long may it continue for you. xx

[Koalajane in reply to springcross]

Thank you

[Cle12]

So pleased for you. So if you live extra carefully, does it mean degeneration slows down?

[Koalajane in reply to Cle12]

I am not sure but the fact that there has been an improvement without the injection must imply something like that

[Ciana]

My injections of Avastin are for wet AMD. I had it in my right eye and after 2 years - it worked, then only 4 times a year for "maintenance." I now have it in my left eye. But, my point is - Isn't it the most thrilling experience to go to an appointment and they tell you you do NOT need an injection?

[Koalajane in reply to Ciana]

It is a lovely feeling. My latest thrill is to be told my macular oedema in my left eye has resolved and after laser treatment on my right eye I don’t need to go back for another 4 months!