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How many times in 2022 did you get a comprehensive eye exam (including dilation with eye drops or retinal imaging) with an ophthalmologist or optometrist?
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I am so drained financially by my rheumatoid arthritis’s doctor and my endocrinologist it is hard to afford the others like an ophthalmologist or podiatrist and all the prescriptions. Deductibles continue to rise while the care is the same. When will the copays slow down.
I usually have a dilated exam every year, but with having cataract surgery a year ago and moving to a new community 6 months ago, I have not yet scheduled an exam. I will try to do that in January.
I usually do this just once, but my ophthalmologist questioned blood in one eye, so had me return after 3 months for a second exam. I have retinopathy in both eyes, and had many laser treatments 20 years ago. Both eyes passed muster and on we go.
I had a Macular Pucker due to scar tissue formed after a retinal tear, not diabetes related. Surgery in November to repair the macula.
Once/year is all I need at this time, no retinopathy. I always use an ophthalmologist for the dilation and retinal exam.
I have seen the ophthalmologist 4 times this year. I have the onset of Glaucoma the Dr. has been watching. So each time I go I get a dilated exam and anual retnal pictures. I went last week and he showed me the start of cateracts.
Ophthalmologist for thyroid eye disease
Retinal ophthalmologist for retina in one eye
Optometrist for regular check up
I answered one (1), but actually went twice. I had blood on the outside of my eyeball, and went the extra time. No damage from the blood. Usually, I go once a year.
I had cataract surgery this year in both eyes so I had a lot of eye exams! 👀
Kaiser allows one comprehensive exam a year, as long as no problems. So far, eyes good, no retinopathy.
Annual eye exams are critical. When I had my exam 3 1/2 years ago the ophthalmologist told me my optic nerve was swollen and had me get an MRI that day. I had a brain tumor that was larger than a tennis ball. It turned out to be benign, thank the Lord. I hadn’t had any symptoms, headache, vertigo, etc. That ophthalmologist is our favorite doctor, she saved my life.
Priorities have been shifted since covid began, and then dealing with my 100 year old father this past year. I hope to return to my typical rotation of check-ups soon.
2019 was my last visit due to Covid. Still hesitant on making an appointment…..
Once, for an annual exam with a retina specialist I’ve been seeing for over a decade. I was dx with diabetic retinopathy in 1982.
I had a comprehensive “regular” eye exam with my doctor who does the vision acuity, cataracts (no surgery yet), and glaucoma. She has the most amazing equipment and can take pictures of my eyes in great detail.
Then, I had 3 with my retina guy who takes care of my retinopathy. He is an amazing doctor.
I’m glad I have both doctors!! 😀
I’ve previously had extensive PRP in both eyes. They have been stable since the early 1990’s.
I go every 6 months, so twice a year; unless a problem arises.
Since 2015 about every 4 weeks at retinal specialist. Shots for Wet Macular Degeneration. So, a lot. And they are helping.
I responded 0, but that’s a bit misleading. I had 2 comprehensive Evaluations in 2021: one about 3 months before my initial T1D diagnosis (I knew something was up with my vision) and then again right after diagnosis when I suddenly had perfect 20/20 vision after wearing glasses for more than 40 year (if only my eyes would have stayed perfect). My next appointment is in early January 2023, so I just missed having one in 2022.
I have retinopathy and was seen by my optometrist , ophthalmologist, and retinologist.
I go every six weeks to get Eylea injections in both eyes. Been doing this for a long time. I’m fortunate that Medicare and my Federal BCBS insurance covers all. No Copays
Couldn’t afford to travel to the eye doctor it takes a day to get there and a day to get back home