Eye issue
When I was about 45; my doctor told me to have my eyes checked up! Just a routine check due to my age, as I was not experiencing any issues.
I went to an eye doctor, an optometrist. Turned out that I am losing vision in my left eye and it is 75% functional, I was given prescription eyeglasses. She also referred me to a specialist, trying to figure out the issues with my left eye, which she was thinking could be related to my diabetes (I have type two diabetes).
Specialist checked my eyes and said I need to control my diabetes! No resolution provided.
I didn’t really like the way they handled it. Discussed with my doctor and referred to an Ophthalmologist. She and a Retina Specialist examined my eyes, said my left eye was defective since I was born and not sure why it is acting up now. Both confirmed that there is no sign of diabetes in my eyes. Poor vision is the result of defective eye that is not producing enough tears, and it is drying inside. I was told to use artificial tears, and no other solution given.
I am now seeing both the Ophthalmologist and the retina now once a year. Things have not been changed in my left eye, no diabetes in eyes yet. No additional medication or surgery, just regular artificial tears to use.
My optometrist also checks the eyes once a year and changes the power of the eyeglasses. Last check says no improvement or significant difficulties in vision.
Now my questions are ….
Is this something that cannot be fixed? No surgery, no actual medication?
Should I keep seeing my Ophthalmologist and the Retina Specialist, and pay them a lot of money if they can’t do anything about it?
Not seeking specific medical advice, just gathering others’ experiences and expertise. Thank you!