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Nomen Nescio - 15 Jul 2005 08:20 GMT

I seem to have a vision problem that has been getting worse. I am 55. I have
used reading glasses for a few years. Now it seems I need more and more light
to read with.

I don't have diabeties that I know of. My blood sugar test has been about
100. But carbs make me put on weight and I'm almost obese. I wonder if there
may be any buildup of anything near the retina that might cause this problem.

An optometrist gave me an eye exam a few months ago but found nothing.

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George - 15 Jul 2005 13:10 GMT

> I seem to have a vision problem that has been getting worse. I am 55. I have
> used reading glasses for a few years. Now it seems I need more and more light
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> An optometrist gave me an eye exam a few months ago but found nothing.

You didn't mention if you were taking any medications.

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Robert Kopp - 15 Jul 2005 18:01 GMT

>> I seem to have a vision problem that has been getting worse. I am 55. I have
>> used reading glasses for a few years. Now it seems I need more and more light
>> to read with.

More light causes the pupils to constrict. This makes it easier to see
nearby objects clearly if the observer has limited focusing ability.

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William Stacy - 15 Jul 2005 14:24 GMT

I think you mean he found nothing abnormal. Please post the results of
what he did find (I'm sure he found advanced presbyopia, and some
refractive error). If you can post those numbers, you'll get a better
result here. As to requiring more light, that is normal for your age if
you are NOT using a prescribed reading lens. If you have the correct
reading lens (NOT over-the-counter), then that is NOT a normal thing and
needs to be investigated further.

w.stacy, o.d.

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Wooly - 15 Jul 2005 14:44 GMT

>I don't have diabeties that I know of. My blood sugar test has been about
>100. But carbs make me put on weight and I'm almost obese.

If you're overweight and carbs make you gain then you probably do have
diabetes. Blood glucose meters are generally free with rebate and the
purchase of a vial of test strips. Get one, test at home for a few
weeks. If your blood glucose is over 140 two hours after a meal its
cause for concern and you should make an appointment with your doc.

Disclaimer: I'm merely a recently-diagnosed T2 diabetic, not a
physician. YMMV.

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