December 29, 2024 at 4:25 AM
My son had an ophthalmology eval today. He’s legally blind with a long history of eye issues including retinopathy of prematurity, and bilateral cataract removal at only 13.
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
June 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My son had an ophthalmology eval today. He’s legally blind with a long history of eye issues including retinopathy of prematurity, and bilateral cataract removal at only 13.
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
He now needs lens implants to save his vision.
Our worst fear though?
Not having insurance for surgery.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
They'll tweet about TRIGGERIN' LIBZ with ROFL emojis while grandma goes blind in the next room from diabetic retinopathy because Trump just slashed Medicaid, and experience zero cognitive dissonance.
July 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
They'll tweet about TRIGGERIN' LIBZ with ROFL emojis while grandma goes blind in the next room from diabetic retinopathy because Trump just slashed Medicaid, and experience zero cognitive dissonance.
I have a great uncle who got diabetic retinopathy and yeah, you pick the bone the bone you want me to snap and I'm happily breaking it every time over that shit
March 9, 2026 at 2:13 AM
I have a great uncle who got diabetic retinopathy and yeah, you pick the bone the bone you want me to snap and I'm happily breaking it every time over that shit
I was raised in Orange County by my mom, a single parent losing her vision to diabetic retinopathy. She couldn't work as a nurse anymore, so money was always scarce, but we got by. She had an affordable health insurance plan with a company called FHP, based out of Fountain Valley.
December 8, 2024 at 1:45 AM
I was raised in Orange County by my mom, a single parent losing her vision to diabetic retinopathy. She couldn't work as a nurse anymore, so money was always scarce, but we got by. She had an affordable health insurance plan with a company called FHP, based out of Fountain Valley.
What a repulsive man.
I had eye problems. Everything from routine cataract surgery and laser work for retinopathy in both eyes, to a vitrectomy.
Some of the surgeons and nurses didn't have flawless English.
But as they were busy saving my eyesight, it would have seemed churlish to whine about it...
I had eye problems. Everything from routine cataract surgery and laser work for retinopathy in both eyes, to a vitrectomy.
Some of the surgeons and nurses didn't have flawless English.
But as they were busy saving my eyesight, it would have seemed churlish to whine about it...
August 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM
What a repulsive man.
I had eye problems. Everything from routine cataract surgery and laser work for retinopathy in both eyes, to a vitrectomy.
Some of the surgeons and nurses didn't have flawless English.
But as they were busy saving my eyesight, it would have seemed churlish to whine about it...
I had eye problems. Everything from routine cataract surgery and laser work for retinopathy in both eyes, to a vitrectomy.
Some of the surgeons and nurses didn't have flawless English.
But as they were busy saving my eyesight, it would have seemed churlish to whine about it...
what an exhausting year, 2 deaths (one being my own dad), one suicide and my diabetic retinopathy has gotten so bad I needed surgery, I'm so tired😭
December 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
what an exhausting year, 2 deaths (one being my own dad), one suicide and my diabetic retinopathy has gotten so bad I needed surgery, I'm so tired😭
New stuff on epigenetics and diabetes
—Prediction of retinopathy
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
—Indicative of brain insulin resistance
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
—Prediction of retinopathy
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
—Indicative of brain insulin resistance
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
August 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
New stuff on epigenetics and diabetes
—Prediction of retinopathy
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
—Indicative of brain insulin resistance
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
—Prediction of retinopathy
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
—Indicative of brain insulin resistance
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The protein LRG1 acts as a critical player in the initial onset of diabetic retinopathy by disrupting TGF-beta signaling in pericytes and triggering pathological constriction of capillaries, according to new #ScienceTranslationalMedicine work in mice. https://scim.ag/3Jx6NRu
Leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein 1 initiates the onset of diabetic retinopathy in mice
LRG1-driven microvascular dysfunction triggers early diabetic retinopathy, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.
scim.ag
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The protein LRG1 acts as a critical player in the initial onset of diabetic retinopathy by disrupting TGF-beta signaling in pericytes and triggering pathological constriction of capillaries, according to new #ScienceTranslationalMedicine work in mice. https://scim.ag/3Jx6NRu
Morning. 'R2D2 and C3PO. If you have some kind of retinopathy.' Or Paddington leading someone famous to their death? Had a week off running with this cold so need to decide whether to drag myself out today.
September 26, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Morning. 'R2D2 and C3PO. If you have some kind of retinopathy.' Or Paddington leading someone famous to their death? Had a week off running with this cold so need to decide whether to drag myself out today.
This is more existential than unhinged, but when I finally got a diagnosis on a central serous retinopathy a few years ago, I asked "Why now?" the ophthalmologist said, with a serious but wistful sigh, "Bodies are strange. The world is a strange and mysterious place."
A question from Reddit that I'll answer here:
"What's the most unhinged thing a doctor has said to you with a straight face?"
"What's the most unhinged thing a doctor has said to you with a straight face?"
August 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This is more existential than unhinged, but when I finally got a diagnosis on a central serous retinopathy a few years ago, I asked "Why now?" the ophthalmologist said, with a serious but wistful sigh, "Bodies are strange. The world is a strange and mysterious place."
Retinopathy screening
April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Retinopathy screening
My father was an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, partly because his mom went blind from DM retinopathy. He came to the US for training & cared for many patients in his practice. He used every tool including the bully pulpit. He also revered science & dreamed of cures he would never see.
As the parent of a type-I diabetic, I would like to invite the ignorant piece of shit currently directing the FDA to kiss my ass.
May 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My father was an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, partly because his mom went blind from DM retinopathy. He came to the US for training & cared for many patients in his practice. He used every tool including the bully pulpit. He also revered science & dreamed of cures he would never see.
I’m a type 1 diabetic I live on SSI and Medicare I also have a bulging disc, diabetic neoropathy, diabetic retinopathy my meds are extremely expensive how would I survive without these programs! Answer I wouldn’t!
February 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I’m a type 1 diabetic I live on SSI and Medicare I also have a bulging disc, diabetic neoropathy, diabetic retinopathy my meds are extremely expensive how would I survive without these programs! Answer I wouldn’t!
Had my 'diabetic' health check, which will hopefully result in my records being changed to not diabetic, and retinopathy screening won't keep hassling me. I got to listen to my feet's heartbeat! I hope they're not pregnant.
February 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Had my 'diabetic' health check, which will hopefully result in my records being changed to not diabetic, and retinopathy screening won't keep hassling me. I got to listen to my feet's heartbeat! I hope they're not pregnant.
The only thing that could stop me from posting is solar retinopathy
April 8, 2024 at 4:33 PM
The only thing that could stop me from posting is solar retinopathy
I live with chronic illness. Several, in fact. Major depressive disorder, PTSD, diabetes, retinopathy. They all suck. 2/-
June 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I live with chronic illness. Several, in fact. Major depressive disorder, PTSD, diabetes, retinopathy. They all suck. 2/-
If anyone's curious: thats my retina in the photos, I was recently diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy (T1D).
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If anyone's curious: thats my retina in the photos, I was recently diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy (T1D).
Grease in eyes AND solar retinopathy all in one
April 8, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Grease in eyes AND solar retinopathy all in one
I have diabetic retinopathy
July 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I have diabetic retinopathy
heh so AI misdiagnosed me with retinopathy who do i sue
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM
heh so AI misdiagnosed me with retinopathy who do i sue
Good news! I don't have to go for another diabetic retinopathy test for two years.
Diabetic retinopathy this morning with drops in the eyes which enlarge the pupils and make me look as high as a kite or after drinking 28 cans of Monster.
"It will last four hours," they say. Six hours later I still can't drive and stairs are taken with care.
Blood sugar is nearly normal too! 🤷♂️
"It will last four hours," they say. Six hours later I still can't drive and stairs are taken with care.
Blood sugar is nearly normal too! 🤷♂️
Close-up of a Green Eye
ALT: Close-up of a Green Eye
static.klipy.com
September 2, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Good news! I don't have to go for another diabetic retinopathy test for two years.
'Scientific Reports' is inordinately fond of papermill products in a 'retinopathy diagnosis through AI' style - I guess the mill installed editors in the system, to ensure that they're reviewed by other mill sockpuppets. Even so, this was more annoying than most.
pubpeer.com/publications...
pubpeer.com/publications...
PubPeer - Deep learning-based joint analysis of diabetic retinopathy a...
There are comments on PubPeer for publication: Deep learning-based joint analysis of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma in retinal fundus images (2025)
pubpeer.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:41 AM
'Scientific Reports' is inordinately fond of papermill products in a 'retinopathy diagnosis through AI' style - I guess the mill installed editors in the system, to ensure that they're reviewed by other mill sockpuppets. Even so, this was more annoying than most.
pubpeer.com/publications...
pubpeer.com/publications...