Hi folks, As some of you may know I have diabetes and have had it since childhood. Well today I had a heavy bleed into my right eye and for the first time in my life I actually saw the blood fill up my eye. So I went to the A & E and had it checked. They said it wasn't too bad and by the time they saw me it had stopped bleeding, but I still have to go to the eye clinic tomorrow to see if I need laser treatment. This is the one thing about diabetes that has always terrified me, the fact that I might go blind, and being an artist I think that would kill me. So if any of you feel like cheering me up then all hugs would be most welcome. 8) Catlin

Sending big warm squishy hugs ((((((squeeze)))))) I hope everything turns out ok.

HUGSHUGSHUGSHUGS HUGSHUGSHUGSHUGS HUGSHUGSHUGSHUGS HUGSHUGSHUGSHUGS I'll also be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for the best.

As much hugs as I can send this way. My gradmother had diabetes all her life and never had any serious problems with her eyes. Here's for you having the same fate.

Big hugs from me. catlin. Try to think positively. The hospital said it was not too bad, right? Good luck for tommorow, Im sure itll be ok.

I wish the best for you in all the years to come!

HUGE HUGS AND MORE HUGS AND MORE HUGS....I have just sqeezed you out....try not to worry Catlin, a friend of mine had the very same experience and all went well, she had laser surgery and it was a breeze and she is now 70 years old....really, I know not everyone is the same, but I have read up on this and they have made huge jumps in this kind of research. Hope this helps rest your mind of blindness...hang in there and please let us know how you are doing after you see the doc. Sharen and Mike

Thanks peeps I feel totally squeezed to bits. 8) I feel much better about what's happened, now I've had time to think about it rationally. I've been a bit scared of getting the laser surgery but if it needs to be done to save my sight then I'm going with the flow and hope for the best. I'll write again tomorrow and let you all know what's said at the clinic. Thank you all for being such dear friends. 8D Catlin

HUG HUG HUG! My dad had an eye bleed. The laser surgery is painless, quick, and effective. Hang in there! Peggy

Ah, man, that sucks

BIG HUGS FROM ME

and lots more hugs from the the critters. Sending a little magic your way...:)

Zhann

Sorry to hear this Catlin, diabetes is common in my family and I certainly know that it can be tough. Hang in there, you are in our thoughts. :) BabaLouie

Huge hugs from here and the tentacles crossed for good luck! :)

My thoughts are with you Catlin. Chin up. Rod

My father had diabetes ... and his kidneys gave out from it. (he has since passed)... However, his eyes were never affected. ((( BIGGGGGGGGG HUGGGGS ))) so sorry you had to go through this. Charlene

take care of yourself, catlin, and all the best. crappy to hear about the nasty nastiness of the diabetes. had no idea. do take care of yourself. hug drac

A big hug from me. Stay well

I'm very saddened to hear that, here's a big hug from me. I hope it all turns out fine.

Many BIG HUGS from me Catlin. I will certainly keep you in my prayers. Wade

My Mom had diabetes..always seen her sick. Eye bleeds wasn't something she got, but there were other stuff. Hugs, Catlin. We're allt here for you.

BIG HUGSSSS Catlin! We're all praying for you and for a quick recovery! I know those fears of going blind, tho mine aren't from diabetes... for years the eye sight in my right eye has grown worse and worse, till now, and has finally stopped, just shy of being considered legally blind. The sight in my other eye is bad also, but not nearly that bad, and i'm warned all the time to wear safety goggles...but being young and stupid, i refuse.. I've been told if the sight in my left eye goes for some reason, i would be left helpless and declared blind... when things like this happen, it always helps to remind us of how lucky we are to have those things we take advantage of otherwise. My husband is laying up in bed now with a bad scratch to his eye, so i've already been thinking alot about this....and i know, just as he'll get better, you will too! If they wanna do surgury, let them! they know what they're talking about! HUGSSSSS again! best of luck, and get better soon! Jen

i send all my hugs to you!!!!!hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs hugs i hope that you feel better! i dont have any knowledge on surgery, but my dad has diabetes and he goes through the fear of diabetes everyday. just remember, you're not alone. theres always someone that you can turn to, like all of the people that responded to your forum! hugs hugs and more hugs! get well soon! Misfit7707

Late HUGS is better than no HUGS ;) HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS

a big ole Texas ((((HUG)))) My girl friend just found out she has diabetes too. She's 46 (yeah I'm ancient too at 46) anyhoo we are learning things together. Sending Positive thoughts for you and Lita.

Catlin, So sorry to hear this. It seems as though you've overcome a lot so far. It may be that you only need a short break from computer screens - they can really mess up your eyes. I'd probably get my face slapped if I hugged you, but I wish you good health, and I hope you will be OK. -TJ

BIG hugs going your way from Arkansas, Catlin!!!!!!!!! My son had laser surgery on both of his eyes and he said it wasn't painful. He was a little frightened at first, but all went well and he said he would certainly do it again if warranted. Hang in there, gal!

I'm a little late but belated hugs anyways!

Grr... man I hate this... pida's (Public Internet Displays of Affection) but catlin you know I am here for ya. quick while no one is looking HUG!

HUG Be well, Catlin!

HUGS just keep you head up, and remember all of us are here for ya:) hope you heal soon!

Dear Catlin. A (((((((STEREO HUG))))))) from us! You are in our thoughts! Keep up your strong spirit and all will turn out okay. Willem and Madeleine

And a really big hug from me, better late than never. I have several friends with diabetes, so will be thinking of you. Hope all goes well and it turns out to be nothing serious.

Hugs from me too - I know how scary eye thingies can be - was diagnosed with raised eye pressure (precursor to glaucoma) earlier this year myself. I'm now paranoid about developing tunnel vision, but I seem to be OK so far! Back for another check up in February. Keeping fingers (but not eyes!) crossed. Hope all goes well with you!

Dear Catlin, I send all my hugs and I can really relate with your eye trouble. For the last two weeks I've had severe Iritis in my right eye and have been using an eye patch and sun glasses. The eye-drops keep my right eye dialated so it's always fun to go out in public looking like Marilyn Manson, lol. Anyways, I just thought it was an interesting coincidence. I send all good healing thoughts. Dan

Big hugs from me Catlin, hope you feel better soon!

I wish you all the best, Catlin. HUGS Daniel

oh catlin my love, i was very sorry to read your message, you have always been one of the good people, and i have always welcomed, indeed, i watch especially for your feedback. all i can say that may be of some help, is that i do know how diabetes can affect you, as my uncle was diagnosed with it as a boy fifty years ago, yet he has led a very active life, and is still quite a reprobate, rasing hell in the Moffat Bowls club as we speak. i can sympathse with the fear that any artist would feel over something affecting their sight. and can only hope that it does not happen. as you can see above we all care, and i send you my best wishes too. i find myself unable to express clearly but hope the meaning comes thro. XXOO

Catlin, I do hope you're feeling much better soon. Hugs!

You are the best bunch of people on the planet and I'm so very thankful to know you all, and your words of encouragement mean a great deal to me. Well, I went to the eye dept. casualty thismorning and had my eyes dilated and they took a good look around............result?.........nothing too terrible but I've to go back next Friday to see a consultant and have the haemorage measured again to see if it is ongoing or if it's stopped. They also discovered a patch of iscaemic damage in my left eye which basically means impaired blood supply but one good thing is that there is no new vein growth since the last time I was at the clinic. So from me it's a big WHEW!, but if I go back on Friday and they do want to use the lasers on me then I'll be a brave girl and go for it. What's that saying, "don't put off till tomorrow that which can be done today," I guess in this case if it needs done then I've got to go for it sooner rather than later. Thank you all for your support, I cannot tell you how much it means to me, but I can tell you that you have certainly cheered me no end. 8) Catlin

Sounds like good news, then. And its good that others have experience of the laser treatment and report positive (and painless) results. I think weve been influenced by the movies too much. My first thought of lasers is Sean Connery tied to a table with a red light zooming up his fundament and the villian saying "I expect you to die, Mr Bond". Im sure the eye clinics not like that.

Lots of hugs Catlin, I just went through eye surgery also. I know its not exactly the same thing but take comfort in knowing its not as bad as you imagine it will be. Good Luck and I'm sure everything will be fine. Greg

Definitely hugs here, Catlin. Best wishes to you.

I'd be afraid to squeeze you if you're popping veins. A great big Virtual

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is alright though. Sending you a care package. Get better soon.

I'm sorry, I've not seen this thread until just now since my machine has been in Bryce render mode for the last 61 hours and 19 minutes. I'm so sorry to hear you're having these difficulties but am very happy that the initial examination indicated that it wasn't as bad as was first thought. I'm sending you a nice strong, soothing hug together with warm wishes for a speedy recovery and hope that all future findings are favorable ones.

gad..another thing to 'look forward to'...just got diagnosed with it myself..but I'm type 2..all they want me to keep an eye on is my feet (my feet?..;) hope everything works out for you.

Super-sized mega-hugs from Wales, Catlin! I'm so sorry you've had this fright and at this time of the years too.... I was given the all clear from my blood test so I know I ain't got diabetes to go along with the other probs I have. And they tell me my kidneys are ok for now too. Just wishing you a healthy new year. Stay as well as you can. The Bryster

Lost a couple of days here due to the flu, so here's some belated best wishes! Hope it gets sorted.

Catlin- I just got back from an extended Christmas/new Years road trip and didn't have much chance to use the laptop so i am way behind in things forum and gallery wise. So if you do not mind a belated hug, I've got one for you. Richard

Some belated hugs from me too, just got back from the crimbo/new year ramble.... If you can get treatment, the sooner the better, I missed a slot for some work on my nose (repairs after beaking it several times) due to work commitment and ended up waiting 14 months before the next opening :-(

Ahhhhhhh...Catlin, how could I have missed this thread of yours!? GIANT freaking hugs all around!!!!!!!!! My mother is also diabetic, I had some rough/scarey/life-threatening times with her.... I hope all is well, as always. :oD AgentSmith

Thanks AS, things are much better now and I haven't had another scare, although my doc says if it happens like that again I've to get to the eye clinic as soon as possible. 8) Catlin