Vision

Wendydelmo

So- I've managed to get my blood sugar down from the 340's to the 140-170 range since the 21st. This weekend was the first time I had it under 200 all day long.
My eyes are freaking out! I can see, but I can't read very well- everything is blurry. Long distance is ok, (like to drive, etc) but even reading this computer screen is hard. I called my dr who said to go to the ophthalmologist. Things I read online suggest that it's because I've dropped my sugar so drastically, my eyes have to figure it out (in layman's terms).

This is REALLY frustrating, I'll ask the Diabetic Educator tomorrow when I have my appointment (FINALLY!) but does anyone have any advice?

Wendy

Wendydelmo

I did make a doctors appointment for this afternoon.

NK1112

blurry vision can be a symptom of either high blood sugar or low blood sugar ... but in both cases the numbers would have to be, I think, on the extremem ends. Hypoglycemia is blood sugar under 70 and it's dangerous to be that low. The 'mean' level of blood sugar is 100 ... so too much over that and too much under that are both bad.

I have had blurry vision when my blood sugar reaches the 200 mark or above, after a high-carb meal but the blurriness goes away when my blood glucose drops to about 160.

Did you happen to check your blood glucose levels?

kamaperry

Test and definitely get in to see an eye dr.

123_lac

My eyes did the same thing when my blood sugar went from high to normal. My vision returned to normal shortly after my blood sugar was kept in a normal range. I believe I read somewhere drastic decreases in blood sugar may cause sudden blurry vision, but definitely follow up with your doctor to make sure.

Wendydelmo

I did test at 142/ (ast week I was low 300's high 200's)

I went to teh dr. New prescription- still can't see, but my eyes are healthy. Sigh.

GlucernaBrand

I'm glad you followed up with your doctor. It's not uncommon for vision to become blurry as your body adjusts to lower blood sugar levels. The American Diabetes Association recommends a dilated eye exam when people are diagnosed with T2 to make sure eyes are healthy, and it's wonderful that yours are! ~Lynn @Glucerna

hookilau

When I was first diagnosed, there were a number of different things my doctor ordered to get a baseline one.
I was 45 at the time & never wore glasses.

One of the things was to see an Ophthalmologist (not an optometrist) to check for Diabetic Retinopathy.

Read about that is here:
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.asp

Not sure if it's related or not, but I can tell you that now that my BG's are in the non-diabetic range (FBG's 80's and PP less than 120 mg/dl) my vision is still a little stupid -___-

The Ophthalmologist said my eyes were fine & that I didn't need to do anything, as far as my vision, she suggested readers =P
I keep a pair in my car, purse, by my laptop etc. The doctor said these are normal age-related changes. Not sure I'm buying it, but I've got bigger fish to fry :blushing:

Without a doubt my arms aren't long enough to comfortably see stuff without 'em

AarchAngel

Interesting topic, I just had my yearly diabetic eye exam last month, and left eye 20/55 right eye 20/30. Left has always been weak, right always 20/15. But my bs are now in the low 100's compared to the high 200's low 300's. May hold off on buying glasses for a while now. See if it clears up.

wtskinner

The other major issue is that if blood sugars are left elevated for long periods of time, it can cause retinal damage. Always be careful with your eyes.

greenautumn17

The exact same thing happened to me. After I was diagnosed and put on Metformin and glipizide, my blood sugars dropped rapidly and my vision went so blurry I had to drop out of my college classes! It took nearly a month for it to balance out.

Sweets1954

I was 39 when I first got glasses and at 40 had bifocals. Your eyes do change as you age. I do have a yearly eye exam and my eyes are healthy. The glasses were before I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Your vision problems may have nothing to do with your diabetes but I would still keep an eye on it.