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  "full_text": "Transcription details: Date: 30-Jul-2025 Input sound file: dr_WS1217.MP3 Transcription results: S1: 00:02 WS1217DR. Okay. So, , first, we're gonna start off with some general questions just about, , your diabetes care, , how you take care of your eyes, things that. So what are some things that you do each day that are related to your diabetes? S2: 00:24 What do I do, work or something? S1: 00:26 Or, , do you take medications? S2: 00:29 Yes, I take medication. S1: 00:30 Okay. What do you do every day? Are you, , checking your sugar, watching-- S2: 00:33 I get up and-- S1: 00:34 --what you eat? S2: 00:35 --take my sugar and take my insulin-- S1: 00:37 Okay. S2: 00:37 --and all my pills. Every morning and every evening-- S1: 00:40 Okay. S2: 00:40 --I do all that. S1: 00:41 What do you see as, , your biggest priority in your diabetes care? S2: 00:46 Watch what I eat. S1: 00:46 Okay. S2: 00:47 That's my biggest one. S1: 00:48 Okay. , are there things that you watch out for-- or, , what things do you watch out for to let that your diabetes may be getting worse? S2: 00:59 , sometimes I have to watch because it-- when it gets worse, I ha-- I get, , real sweaty and stuff-- S1: 01:07 Okay. Okay. S2: 01:08 --in the back of my neck and get real sick to my stomach-- S1: 01:10 Mm-hmm. S2: 01:11 --or . S1: 01:12 And h-h-how does-- how does your diabetes affect your eyes? S2: 01:17 , I haven't really had diabetic tests for my eyes yet or anything, hardly. TranscribeMe 1 S1: 01:21 Okay. , have you noticed, , any-- or what specific changes have you noticed in your eyes? S2: 01:27 Well, since I had my appointment last-- on the 6th-- S1: 01:30 Mm-hmm. S2: 01:32 --I had my cataracts taken about five or six years ago, and the-- S1: 01:35 Okay. S2: 01:35 One of the lenses are starting to fall-- fog. S1: 01:37 Okay. S2: 01:37 And that's why they want me to come back today and let them get the floaters on my . S1: 01:41 Yeah, when did you start to notice those floaters? S2: 01:44 Floaters? , this week. S1: 01:46 This week? S2: 01:47 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 01:47 Okay. -- S2: 01:48 Yes. S1: 01:49 And what does your doctor say about the changes that you're noticing? S2: 01:54 Well, that's why I had to come back to see that surgeon. He's gonna tell me what's going on and everything. S1: 01:57 Okay. , is there anything that's, , hindering you from discussing these issues with your doctor? S2: 02:05 No, mm-mm. S1: 02:06 No? Okay. , and what has your doctor told you about how diabetes has affected or might affect your eyes? S2: 02:15 She always told me to be careful what I do, what I-- S1: 02:18 Mm-hmm. S2: 02:19 --the way I have to watch and look at things and stuff and everything. That's-- S1: 02:23 Mm-hmm. S2: 02:23 --about it. S1: 02:24 Yeah. And what do you-- what do about, , your eye condition specifically, , diabetic retinopathy? What do about that? S2: 02:31 Not too much. S1: 02:32 Not too much? S2: 02:33 . This-- S1: 02:34 -- TranscribeMe 2 S2: 02:34 This is the first I had trouble with them. S1: 02:36 Okay. Were you familiar with, , the risk of diabetic retinopathy? S2: 02:42 Yes, I had-- so-some people that I know had it, and-- S1: 02:45 Okay. S2: 02:46 --they just tell me about the problems-- S1: 02:47 Okay. S2: 02:48 --they have and everything. S1: 02:49 Mm-hmm. Has your doctor explained it to you, , what, what happens to-- what's happening to your eyes when you have this issue? S2: 02:57 I haven't had too much talk with the doctor yet about it. That's-- S1: 03:00 Okay. S2: 03:00 --why I, I have the meeting to-- the surgeon today. S1: 03:03 Okay. Today, is that when you plan to-- S2: 03:05 Yeah. S1: 03:05 --have all--? S2: 03:05 Mm-hmm. S1: 03:06 Okay. S2: 03:06 Yeah. S1: 03:07 What kinda questions are you thinking about asking your doctor? S2: 03:10 Number one: how to get rid of the floaters. That seems about it. S1: 03:14 That ought to help the-- your vision. S2: 03:16 Isn't that the truth? S1: 03:18 Yeah. S2: 03:18 Yeah. S1: 03:19 , where do you--? S2: 03:20 . S1: 03:20 Do you typically get your eye exams here? S2: 03:22 Yeah, I go to Dr. M all the time. S1: 03:24 Okay. , could you describe, , the usual steps and procedures that are taken for, , your normal eye visits? S2: 03:33 Whe-when I go in, they start with you-- to take the vision tests off-- on the wall. They, they lower it or, I think, make the letters big or small. S1: 03:43 Okay. TranscribeMe 3 S2: 03:45 And then they'll-- then he'll come out, and then they'll put stuff in my eyes . S1: 03:48 Mm-hmm. Do you always get your eyes dilated at these exams? S2: 03:53 Yes. S1: 03:53 Okay. , when was your last dilated exam? S2: 03:57 , last-- I was with one of the doctors on the 6th, and she dilated my-- S1: 04:03 Of this month? S2: 04:03 Yes. S1: 04:03 Of June? S2: 04:04 Mm-hmm, yes. S1: 04:04 Okay. So, , a couple weeks ago? S2: 04:07 Yeah. S1: 04:07 What is today? Yeah, a couple weeks ago. S2: 04:08 Today's the 19th. S1: 04:09 , how often do you think you should have your eyes checked? S2: 04:13 , Dr. M says I should have it done once a year. S1: 04:17 Okay. , what was your experience with getting your eyes dilated last time? S2: 04:24 Well, it's just-- S1: 04:25 wha-- how did you f-- how did it-- did you feel you were prepared well? , how did it feel? S2: 04:32 I was prepared for it because I had it done quite a few times. S1: 04:35 Oh, yeah. , so let's talk about-- some more about, , your visits to receive eye care. , what does the scheduling process look ? S2: 04:48 It looks pretty good. S1: 04:49 Okay. , what does your doctor's availability look ? S2: 04:55 They were real good. S1: 04:56 Okay. S2: 04:56 It was real good. S1: 04:57 You feel, -- do you have any comments about, , the scheduling process or your doctor's availability that--? S2: 05:03 No. S1: 05:04 No? Okay. , what recommendations on eye care do you receive? S2: 05:15 They just tell me watch what I do and stuff. S1: 05:17 Okay. , do you have, , any challenges that you face in receiving your eye care? TranscribeMe 4 S2: 05:24 No. S1: 05:24 No? S2: 05:24 Mm-mm. S1: 05:25 , what about any suggestions for maybe improving the experience of your eye care visits? S2: 05:33 None, really. S1: 05:35 Not really? Okay. I mean, that's a good thing. S2: 05:37 Yeah. S1: 05:38 , what are some ways that you take care of your eyes? S2: 05:43 Well, get up every morning and check and make sure they're not red and stuff-- S1: 05:47 Mm-hmm. S2: 05:48 --inside. S1: 05:48 Yeah, okay. , do you wear, , protective sunglasses, or do your--? S2: 05:53 These are tinted glasses that-- S1: 05:55 Okay. S2: 05:56 --he has given me because I'm not really-- since I had my cataracts, I don't have to wear them, but-- S1: 06:00 Mm-hmm. S2: 06:01 --I use these for reading and when-- S1: 06:02 Okay. That's good. , do you take any supplements multivitamin, a fish oil, -- ? S2: 06:08 I take, , vitamin B3. S1: 06:11 Okay. , what about-- you said you take insulin, right? S2: 06:16 Yeah. S1: 06:16 Do you have any other specific medications for your diabetes? S2: 06:19 I take, , metformin. S1: 06:21 Okay. S2: 06:21 It's 500 milligrams twice a day. S1: 06:23 Okay. Do you that medication? Do you feel it works? S2: 06:26 I ha-haven't had any trouble with it or anything. Then I take-- S1: 06:28 Okay. S2: 06:28 --Jardiance-- S1: 06:29 Okay. S2: 06:30 --once today. But the prices of that Jardiance is outrageous. TranscribeMe 5 S1: 06:35 Mm-hmm. S2: 06:35 I couldn't believe it. The other day, she co-- my-- it was $781 that I had to pay out of my pocket. S1: 06:41 How often do you have to pay-- S2: 06:42 Every th-- S1: 06:42 --that? S2: 06:43 Every three months. S1: 06:45 Do--? S2: 06:45 And I can't afford it, to be honest with you. S1: 06:47 Do they offer any , , programs to maybe lower the price? S2: 06:52 I haven't heard from anything-- S1: 06:53 No? S2: 06:53 --yet. Mm-mm. S1: 06:54 Hmm, okay. , have you s-- been ab-- have you met with your doctor since the-- you were given that price for your medication? S2: 07:01 I have to meet with her Tuesday, and I'll talk to her about it-- S1: 07:05 Okay. S2: 07:05 --on Tuesday. S1: 07:06 Okay. Good. Good. , whenever you're working, , on the computer or, , watching TV or something, do you ever give your eyes a rest? S2: 07:14 Yeah. S1: 07:15 You do? -- S2: 07:15 Yeah. S1: 07:16 Do you do it, , because they feel they need rested, or do you do it because you know you're supposed to do it every now and then? S2: 07:23 I do it all the time. S1: 07:24 Okay. S2: 07:25 Yeah, with-- I don't know how to run a computer. I've never learned that yet. S1: 07:31 , are you currently using any eye drops? S2: 07:35 Yes, they gave me i-- I can't think of the name of it. S3: 07:47 Prednisone. S1: 07:48 Oh. S3: 07:48 It's a type of . TranscribeMe 6 S1: 07:50 Prednisone, how often are you supposed to take that-- or yeah. S2: 07:52 Every four-- every four hours. S1: 07:53 Every four hours? S2: 07:54 Yeah. S1: 07:54 Okay. Have you been, -- ha-have you been doing them previously, or are they just- -? S2: 07:59 Every time-- every four hours, I try-- S1: 08:00 Okay. S2: 08:00 --to keep, keep up with them. S1: 08:02 Okay. , what has your eye or diabetes doctor told you about the risk of vision loss or, , blindness due to diabetes? S2: 08:13 They haven't said much about it . S1: 08:14 Haven't said much about it? S2: 08:15 No, mm-mm, no. S1: 08:16 Have they explained, , what is currently happening to your eyes with the diabetic retinopathy? S2: 08:23 No. S1: 08:23 No, they haven't? S2: 08:24 No, no. S1: 08:25 Okay. , do you-- does that worry or concern you that you're not too knowledgeable about it? S2: 08:32 , it does. S1: 08:33 Okay. S2: 08:33 'Cause I don't wanna lose my eyes. S1: 08:35 Yeah, yeah. , is there anything that's, , , making you hesitant to ask your doctor questions about that? S2: 08:43 No. S1: 08:43 You just haven't had the opportunity yet? I know you-- S2: 08:45 Mm-hmm. S1: 08:45 --said-- S2: 08:46 No, I haven't talked to him yet about it. S1: 08:48 Okay. , could you give an example of when y-you were able to express, , a concern or a worry with your doctor or when you weren't able, either/or? S2: 09:01 I never talk too much about anything. S1: 09:02 Okay. TranscribeMe 7 S2: 09:03 They quickly examine my eyes. I just come and let them do what they have to do and, and then leave. S1: 09:08 Okay. You just get, get it done with and-- S2: 09:11 Right. S1: 09:12 Okay. S2: 09:12 Right. S1: 09:13 , what about questions that you typically ask your doctor? Can you give an example of a question that you would ask? S2: 09:20 I just asked him one time about how long would it-- I had to-- w-with these lenses, how long-- S1: 09:27 Hmm. S2: 09:27 --w-would I have to have them changed and stuff. S1: 09:29 Hmm, okay. Do you ever tell them, , specifically what is good for you for them to do? S2: 09:36 No. S1: 09:36 No? S2: 09:36 Mm-mm. S1: 09:37 Okay. , if you had to tell your doctor, , what to do to provide eye care that's, , the best for you, how would you explain for them to do that? S2: 09:50 I'd just explain if I need any medication to use on them or not. S1: 09:55 Okay. , and how serious do you think that diabetes can cause vision loss for you personally? S2: 10:06 I'd say about a 10. S1: 10:07 A 10? Pretty-- S2: 10:08 Mm-hmm, yes. S1: 10:08 --serious, you think? S2: 10:09 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 10:10 Okay. , w-what brings on that worry? , is there a specific reason that you think it's that serious? S2: 10:16 It, it just-- things what's happening now drives me. S1: 10:19 -huh, okay, mm-hmm. S2: 10:21 It worries me. , I'm a worrywart when things-- S1: 10:23 Yeah. S2: 10:24 --happen that. S1: 10:25 I understand that. Trust me. , could you describe your current vision? -- TranscribeMe 8 S2: 10:32 Right now, my left eye is blurry, and I can't see very good out of it. S1: 10:35 Okay. S2: 10:36 But my right eye's good. S1: 10:38 Okay. And then you've noticed some recent changes - right? - with, -- S2: 10:41 Yep. S1: 10:41 --the floaters? S2: 10:42 Yes. S1: 10:43 Okay. Any other recent changes? S2: 10:45 No. S1: 10:46 Okay. , so you have, , diabetic retinopathy. Do you have-- you had cataracts previously? S2: 10:54 Yes. S1: 10:54 , do you have glaucoma? S2: 10:56 No. S1: 10:57 Do you have, , an age-related eyesight decline, macular-- S2: 11:00 No. S1: 11:01 --degeneration or-- S2: 11:01 . S1: 11:02 --anything? What about dry eyes? S2: 11:04 A s-- little bit. S1: 11:06 , a little bit? Okay. S2: 11:07 Since I've been taking this eye-- eye drops getting dry. S1: 11:11 Okay. , does-- do you have a family history of anything that, glaucoma, age-related decline, macular degeneration? S2: 11:18 No, mm-mm. S1: 11:18 No? S2: 11:19 No. S1: 11:19 Okay. , so how would you describe, , , your overall experience with being diagnosed with your eye condition? S2: 11:33 It's, it's worrisome. S1: 11:34 Worrisome? S2: 11:35 Yes. TranscribeMe 9 S1: 11:35 Okay. Can you think of any way that, , would maybe lessen that worry for you? Is there any way that, , , your doctor could maybe help you understand things better to make you worry less? S2: 11:49 Get, get more information from him would help. S1: 11:51 More information? S2: 11:52 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 11:52 Okay. , what helps you keep up with using regular healthcare services for your eyes or just regular he-healthcare? S2: 12:03 What? What do you mean on that? S1: 12:05 , , what motivates you to k-- , keep up with your utilizing healthcare, going to your checkups, treatments, things that? S2: 12:17 Well, I have to go because of my sugar and stuff. S1: 12:19 Okay. S2: 12:19 Mm-hmm. S1: 12:20 Okay. , is there anything that discourages you from using eye-- , eyecare services or anything? S2: 12:28 No, mm-mm. S1: 12:29 No? S2: 12:29 No. S1: 12:30 , can you share, , a positive or a negative experience with, , a healthcare service - so a treatment, follow-up, maybe your dilated eye exams, whatever - , that have formed your attitudes towards seeking eye care? S2: 12:47 No. S1: 12:47 Can't think of anything? S2: 12:49 No. S1: 12:49 Okay. , do you have any suggestions for what could help patients have a better experience using their, , diabetes and eye care? S2: 13:01 Just be careful what you do. That's all I know . S1: 13:03 Okay. , so moving on to, , your daily diabetes care, do you have someone to help you with that daily? S2: 13:11 No. S1: 13:12 No? -- S2: 13:12 I, I just follow up what I have to do every day with it. S1: 13:16 Okay. Do you feel comfortable enough to do it all on your own? S2: 13:19 Yeah. S1: 13:19 You do? You do feel confident in that? TranscribeMe 10 S2: 13:21 Yeah. S1: 13:21 Okay. , have you ever participated in, , a diabetes education class? S2: 13:26 No. S1: 13:26 No? S2: 13:27 No. S1: 13:27 , do you have interest in participating in any education class for diabetes? S2: 13:35 I've been trying to get out of classes and stuff. S1: 13:36 You don't want to? That's okay. , do you have people that you can, , share, , your worries or fears about your diabetes or eyesight with? S2: 13:47 Yeah, with my sisters. S1: 13:49 Your sisters? S2: 13:50 They're always around. Yeah. S1: 13:51 When you share your fears, do they understand and, , support you? S2: 13:56 Yeah, because-- S1: 13:57 Yeah? S2: 13:57 --my mother has sugar real bad, and that's where I inherited mine from, my mother. S1: 14:00 Oh, okay. Okay. And when you get sick, do you have someone to help you with, , daily chores or, , transportation, medications, that stuff? S2: 14:11 Yeah. S1: 14:11 Yeah. S2: 14:11 My sisters help out. S1: 14:11 Your sisters? S2: 14:12 Yeah. S1: 14:13 Okay. Are you close with your sisters? S2: 14:14 Yeah, mm-hmm. S1: 14:15 Okay. That's nice. , is there someone that you can call, , to ask for advice about, about handling health or eye problems? S2: 14:25 , yes. S1: 14:27 Who would that-- who would you usually call? S2: 14:30 , u-- call my neighbor. She's a nurse here at the university. S1: 14:35 Oh, okay. That's good. S2: 14:36 Yeah. S1: 14:37 That's nice to have a neighbor who knows . S2: 14:38 Right. And I have a niece. She's a nurse over at the university too. TranscribeMe 11 S1: 14:43 Oh, that's good. You've got two contacts you can call. S2: 14:47 Right, right. S1: 14:49 , so a couple more questions: , how much does your eyesight currently limit your ability to do things you want to do? S2: 14:58 Not much, but n-- but now, it's just-- this worries me because I can't-- at nighttime, it- it's bu-- bothers me when I'm driving. S1: 15:06 Yeah. , and then finally, what are your expectations for your visit today? S2: 15:13 To see what, what they're gonna do with it. S1: 15:15 Okay. , any specific questions that you're hoping to get answered? S2: 15:21 I'm gonna see how long it's gonna take to get better. S1: 15:23 Yeah. -- S2: 15:25 And what all they have to do-- S1: 15:27 Mm-hmm. S2: 15:27 -- now. S1: 15:28 Is there anything else that you wanna share about your diabetes-related eye problems or? S2: 15:33 No. S1: 15:33 No? Okay. Well, I really appreciate you sharing all that with me. S2: 15:36 . TranscribeMe 12",
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    "Transcription details: Date: 30-Jul-2025 Input sound file: dr_WS1217.MP3 Transcription results: S1: 00:02 WS1217DR. Okay. So, , first, we're gonna start off with some general questions just about, , your diabetes care, , how you take care of your eyes, things that. So what are some things that you do each day that are related to your diabetes? S2: 00:24 What do I do, work or something? S1: 00:26 Or, , do you take medications? S2: 00:29 Yes, I take medication. S1: 00:30 Okay. What do you do every day? Are you, , checking your sugar, watching-- S2: 00:33 I get up and-- S1: 00:34 --what you eat? S2: 00:35 --take my sugar and take my insulin-- S1: 00:37 Okay. S2: 00:37 --and all my pills. Every morning and every evening-- S1: 00:40 Okay. S2: 00:40 --I do all that. S1: 00:41 What do you see as, , your biggest priority in your diabetes care? S2: 00:46 Watch what I eat. S1: 00:46 Okay. S2: 00:47 That's my biggest one. S1: 00:48 Okay. , are there things that you watch out for-- or, , what things do you watch out for to let that your diabetes may be getting worse? S2: 00:59 , sometimes I have to watch because it-- when it gets worse, I ha-- I get, , real sweaty and stuff-- S1: 01:07 Okay. Okay. S2: 01:08 --in the back of my neck and get real sick to my stomach-- S1: 01:10 Mm-hmm. S2: 01:11 --or . S1: 01:12 And h-h-how does-- how does your diabetes affect your eyes? S2: 01:17 , I haven't really had diabetic tests for my eyes yet or anything, hardly. TranscribeMe 1 S1: 01:21 Okay. , have you noticed, , any-- or what specific changes have you noticed in your eyes? S2: 01:27 Well, since I had my appointment last-- on the 6th-- S1: 01:30 Mm-hmm",
    "S2: 01:08 --in the back of my neck and get real sick to my stomach-- S1: 01:10 Mm-hmm. S2: 01:11 --or . S1: 01:12 And h-h-how does-- how does your diabetes affect your eyes? S2: 01:17 , I haven't really had diabetic tests for my eyes yet or anything, hardly. TranscribeMe 1 S1: 01:21 Okay. , have you noticed, , any-- or what specific changes have you noticed in your eyes? S2: 01:27 Well, since I had my appointment last-- on the 6th-- S1: 01:30 Mm-hmm. S2: 01:32 --I had my cataracts taken about five or six years ago, and the-- S1: 01:35 Okay. S2: 01:35 One of the lenses are starting to fall-- fog. S1: 01:37 Okay. S2: 01:37 And that's why they want me to come back today and let them get the floaters on my . S1: 01:41 Yeah, when did you start to notice those floaters? S2: 01:44 Floaters? , this week. S1: 01:46 This week? S2: 01:47 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 01:47 Okay. -- S2: 01:48 Yes. S1: 01:49 And what does your doctor say about the changes that you're noticing? S2: 01:54 Well, that's why I had to come back to see that surgeon. He's gonna tell me what's going on and everything. S1: 01:57 Okay. , is there anything that's, , hindering you from discussing these issues with your doctor? S2: 02:05 No, mm-mm. S1: 02:06 No? Okay. , and what has your doctor told you about how diabetes has affected or might affect your eyes? S2: 02:15 She always told me to be careful what I do, what I-- S1: 02:18 Mm-hmm. S2: 02:19 --the way I have to watch and look at things and stuff and everything",
    "S1: 01:57 Okay. , is there anything that's, , hindering you from discussing these issues with your doctor? S2: 02:05 No, mm-mm. S1: 02:06 No? Okay. , and what has your doctor told you about how diabetes has affected or might affect your eyes? S2: 02:15 She always told me to be careful what I do, what I-- S1: 02:18 Mm-hmm. S2: 02:19 --the way I have to watch and look at things and stuff and everything. That's-- S1: 02:23 Mm-hmm. S2: 02:23 --about it. S1: 02:24 Yeah. And what do you-- what do about, , your eye condition specifically, , diabetic retinopathy? What do about that? S2: 02:31 Not too much. S1: 02:32 Not too much? S2: 02:33 . This-- S1: 02:34 -- TranscribeMe 2 S2: 02:34 This is the first I had trouble with them. S1: 02:36 Okay. Were you familiar with, , the risk of diabetic retinopathy? S2: 02:42 Yes, I had-- so-some people that I know had it, and-- S1: 02:45 Okay. S2: 02:46 --they just tell me about the problems-- S1: 02:47 Okay. S2: 02:48 --they have and everything. S1: 02:49 Mm-hmm. Has your doctor explained it to you, , what, what happens to-- what's happening to your eyes when you have this issue? S2: 02:57 I haven't had too much talk with the doctor yet about it. That's-- S1: 03:00 Okay. S2: 03:00 --why I, I have the meeting to-- the surgeon today. S1: 03:03 Okay",
    "S1: 02:49 Mm-hmm. Has your doctor explained it to you, , what, what happens to-- what's happening to your eyes when you have this issue? S2: 02:57 I haven't had too much talk with the doctor yet about it. That's-- S1: 03:00 Okay. S2: 03:00 --why I, I have the meeting to-- the surgeon today. S1: 03:03 Okay. Today, is that when you plan to-- S2: 03:05 Yeah. S1: 03:05 --have all--? S2: 03:05 Mm-hmm. S1: 03:06 Okay. S2: 03:06 Yeah. S1: 03:07 What kinda questions are you thinking about asking your doctor? S2: 03:10 Number one: how to get rid of the floaters. That seems about it. S1: 03:14 That ought to help the-- your vision. S2: 03:16 Isn't that the truth? S1: 03:18 Yeah. S2: 03:18 Yeah. S1: 03:19 , where do you--? S2: 03:20 . S1: 03:20 Do you typically get your eye exams here? S2: 03:22 Yeah, I go to Dr. M all the time. S1: 03:24 Okay. , could you describe, , the usual steps and procedures that are taken for, , your normal eye visits? S2: 03:33 Whe-when I go in, they start with you-- to take the vision tests off-- on the wall. They, they lower it or, I think, make the letters big or small",
    "S1: 03:20 Do you typically get your eye exams here? S2: 03:22 Yeah, I go to Dr. M all the time. S1: 03:24 Okay. , could you describe, , the usual steps and procedures that are taken for, , your normal eye visits? S2: 03:33 Whe-when I go in, they start with you-- to take the vision tests off-- on the wall. They, they lower it or, I think, make the letters big or small. S1: 03:43 Okay. TranscribeMe 3 S2: 03:45 And then they'll-- then he'll come out, and then they'll put stuff in my eyes . S1: 03:48 Mm-hmm. Do you always get your eyes dilated at these exams? S2: 03:53 Yes. S1: 03:53 Okay. , when was your last dilated exam? S2: 03:57 , last-- I was with one of the doctors on the 6th, and she dilated my-- S1: 04:03 Of this month? S2: 04:03 Yes. S1: 04:03 Of June? S2: 04:04 Mm-hmm, yes. S1: 04:04 Okay. So, , a couple weeks ago? S2: 04:07 Yeah. S1: 04:07 What is today? Yeah, a couple weeks ago. S2: 04:08 Today's the 19th. S1: 04:09 , how often do you think you should have your eyes checked? S2: 04:13 , Dr. M says I should have it done once a year. S1: 04:17 Okay. , what was your experience with getting your eyes dilated last time? S2: 04:24 Well, it's just-- S1: 04:25 wha-- how did you f-- how did it-- did you feel you were prepared well? , how did it feel? S2: 04:32 I was prepared for it because I had it done quite a few times",
    "S2: 04:08 Today's the 19th. S1: 04:09 , how often do you think you should have your eyes checked? S2: 04:13 , Dr. M says I should have it done once a year. S1: 04:17 Okay. , what was your experience with getting your eyes dilated last time? S2: 04:24 Well, it's just-- S1: 04:25 wha-- how did you f-- how did it-- did you feel you were prepared well? , how did it feel? S2: 04:32 I was prepared for it because I had it done quite a few times. S1: 04:35 Oh, yeah. , so let's talk about-- some more about, , your visits to receive eye care. , what does the scheduling process look ? S2: 04:48 It looks pretty good. S1: 04:49 Okay. , what does your doctor's availability look ? S2: 04:55 They were real good. S1: 04:56 Okay. S2: 04:56 It was real good. S1: 04:57 You feel, -- do you have any comments about, , the scheduling process or your doctor's availability that--? S2: 05:03 No. S1: 05:04 No? Okay. , what recommendations on eye care do you receive? S2: 05:15 They just tell me watch what I do and stuff. S1: 05:17 Okay. , do you have, , any challenges that you face in receiving your eye care? TranscribeMe 4 S2: 05:24 No. S1: 05:24 No? S2: 05:24 Mm-mm. S1: 05:25 , what about any suggestions for maybe improving the experience of your eye care visits? S2: 05:33 None, really. S1: 05:35 Not really? Okay",
    "S1: 05:17 Okay. , do you have, , any challenges that you face in receiving your eye care? TranscribeMe 4 S2: 05:24 No. S1: 05:24 No? S2: 05:24 Mm-mm. S1: 05:25 , what about any suggestions for maybe improving the experience of your eye care visits? S2: 05:33 None, really. S1: 05:35 Not really? Okay. I mean, that's a good thing. S2: 05:37 Yeah. S1: 05:38 , what are some ways that you take care of your eyes? S2: 05:43 Well, get up every morning and check and make sure they're not red and stuff-- S1: 05:47 Mm-hmm. S2: 05:48 --inside. S1: 05:48 Yeah, okay. , do you wear, , protective sunglasses, or do your--? S2: 05:53 These are tinted glasses that-- S1: 05:55 Okay. S2: 05:56 --he has given me because I'm not really-- since I had my cataracts, I don't have to wear them, but-- S1: 06:00 Mm-hmm. S2: 06:01 --I use these for reading and when-- S1: 06:02 Okay. That's good. , do you take any supplements multivitamin, a fish oil, -- ? S2: 06:08 I take, , vitamin B3. S1: 06:11 Okay. , what about-- you said you take insulin, right? S2: 06:16 Yeah. S1: 06:16 Do you have any other specific medications for your diabetes? S2: 06:19 I take, , metformin. S1: 06:21 Okay. S2: 06:21 It's 500 milligrams twice a day",
    "S1: 06:11 Okay. , what about-- you said you take insulin, right? S2: 06:16 Yeah. S1: 06:16 Do you have any other specific medications for your diabetes? S2: 06:19 I take, , metformin. S1: 06:21 Okay. S2: 06:21 It's 500 milligrams twice a day. S1: 06:23 Okay. Do you that medication? Do you feel it works? S2: 06:26 I ha-haven't had any trouble with it or anything. Then I take-- S1: 06:28 Okay. S2: 06:28 --Jardiance-- S1: 06:29 Okay. S2: 06:30 --once today. But the prices of that Jardiance is outrageous. TranscribeMe 5 S1: 06:35 Mm-hmm. S2: 06:35 I couldn't believe it. The other day, she co-- my-- it was $781 that I had to pay out of my pocket. S1: 06:41 How often do you have to pay-- S2: 06:42 Every th-- S1: 06:42 --that? S2: 06:43 Every three months. S1: 06:45 Do--? S2: 06:45 And I can't afford it, to be honest with you. S1: 06:47 Do they offer any , , programs to maybe lower the price? S2: 06:52 I haven't heard from anything-- S1: 06:53 No? S2: 06:53 --yet. Mm-mm. S1: 06:54 Hmm, okay. , have you s-- been ab-- have you met with your doctor since the-- you were given that price for your medication? S2: 07:01 I have to meet with her Tuesday, and I'll talk to her about it-- S1: 07:05 Okay",
    "S1: 06:45 Do--? S2: 06:45 And I can't afford it, to be honest with you. S1: 06:47 Do they offer any , , programs to maybe lower the price? S2: 06:52 I haven't heard from anything-- S1: 06:53 No? S2: 06:53 --yet. Mm-mm. S1: 06:54 Hmm, okay. , have you s-- been ab-- have you met with your doctor since the-- you were given that price for your medication? S2: 07:01 I have to meet with her Tuesday, and I'll talk to her about it-- S1: 07:05 Okay. S2: 07:05 --on Tuesday. S1: 07:06 Okay. Good. Good. , whenever you're working, , on the computer or, , watching TV or something, do you ever give your eyes a rest? S2: 07:14 Yeah. S1: 07:15 You do? -- S2: 07:15 Yeah. S1: 07:16 Do you do it, , because they feel they need rested, or do you do it because you know you're supposed to do it every now and then? S2: 07:23 I do it all the time. S1: 07:24 Okay. S2: 07:25 Yeah, with-- I don't know how to run a computer. I've never learned that yet. S1: 07:31 , are you currently using any eye drops? S2: 07:35 Yes, they gave me i-- I can't think of the name of it. S3: 07:47 Prednisone. S1: 07:48 Oh. S3: 07:48 It's a type of . TranscribeMe 6 S1: 07:50 Prednisone, how often are you supposed to take that-- or yeah",
    "S1: 07:31 , are you currently using any eye drops? S2: 07:35 Yes, they gave me i-- I can't think of the name of it. S3: 07:47 Prednisone. S1: 07:48 Oh. S3: 07:48 It's a type of . TranscribeMe 6 S1: 07:50 Prednisone, how often are you supposed to take that-- or yeah. S2: 07:52 Every four-- every four hours. S1: 07:53 Every four hours? S2: 07:54 Yeah. S1: 07:54 Okay. Have you been, -- ha-have you been doing them previously, or are they just- -? S2: 07:59 Every time-- every four hours, I try-- S1: 08:00 Okay. S2: 08:00 --to keep, keep up with them. S1: 08:02 Okay. , what has your eye or diabetes doctor told you about the risk of vision loss or, , blindness due to diabetes? S2: 08:13 They haven't said much about it . S1: 08:14 Haven't said much about it? S2: 08:15 No, mm-mm, no. S1: 08:16 Have they explained, , what is currently happening to your eyes with the diabetic retinopathy? S2: 08:23 No. S1: 08:23 No, they haven't? S2: 08:24 No, no. S1: 08:25 Okay. , do you-- does that worry or concern you that you're not too knowledgeable about it? S2: 08:32 , it does. S1: 08:33 Okay. S2: 08:33 'Cause I don't wanna lose my eyes. S1: 08:35 Yeah, yeah",
    "S1: 08:25 Okay. , do you-- does that worry or concern you that you're not too knowledgeable about it? S2: 08:32 , it does. S1: 08:33 Okay. S2: 08:33 'Cause I don't wanna lose my eyes. S1: 08:35 Yeah, yeah. , is there anything that's, , , making you hesitant to ask your doctor questions about that? S2: 08:43 No. S1: 08:43 You just haven't had the opportunity yet? I know you-- S2: 08:45 Mm-hmm. S1: 08:45 --said-- S2: 08:46 No, I haven't talked to him yet about it. S1: 08:48 Okay. , could you give an example of when y-you were able to express, , a concern or a worry with your doctor or when you weren't able, either/or? S2: 09:01 I never talk too much about anything. S1: 09:02 Okay. TranscribeMe 7 S2: 09:03 They quickly examine my eyes. I just come and let them do what they have to do and, and then leave. S1: 09:08 Okay. You just get, get it done with and-- S2: 09:11 Right. S1: 09:12 Okay. S2: 09:12 Right. S1: 09:13 , what about questions that you typically ask your doctor? Can you give an example of a question that you would ask? S2: 09:20 I just asked him one time about how long would it-- I had to-- w-with these lenses, how long-- S1: 09:27 Hmm. S2: 09:27 --w-would I have to have them changed and stuff. S1: 09:29 Hmm, okay",
    "S1: 09:12 Okay. S2: 09:12 Right. S1: 09:13 , what about questions that you typically ask your doctor? Can you give an example of a question that you would ask? S2: 09:20 I just asked him one time about how long would it-- I had to-- w-with these lenses, how long-- S1: 09:27 Hmm. S2: 09:27 --w-would I have to have them changed and stuff. S1: 09:29 Hmm, okay. Do you ever tell them, , specifically what is good for you for them to do? S2: 09:36 No. S1: 09:36 No? S2: 09:36 Mm-mm. S1: 09:37 Okay. , if you had to tell your doctor, , what to do to provide eye care that's, , the best for you, how would you explain for them to do that? S2: 09:50 I'd just explain if I need any medication to use on them or not. S1: 09:55 Okay. , and how serious do you think that diabetes can cause vision loss for you personally? S2: 10:06 I'd say about a 10. S1: 10:07 A 10? Pretty-- S2: 10:08 Mm-hmm, yes. S1: 10:08 --serious, you think? S2: 10:09 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 10:10 Okay. , w-what brings on that worry? , is there a specific reason that you think it's that serious? S2: 10:16 It, it just-- things what's happening now drives me. S1: 10:19 -huh, okay, mm-hmm. S2: 10:21 It worries me. , I'm a worrywart when things-- S1: 10:23 Yeah. S2: 10:24 --happen that. S1: 10:25 I understand that",
    "S1: 10:19 -huh, okay, mm-hmm. S2: 10:21 It worries me. , I'm a worrywart when things-- S1: 10:23 Yeah. S2: 10:24 --happen that. S1: 10:25 I understand that. Trust me. , could you describe your current vision? -- TranscribeMe 8 S2: 10:32 Right now, my left eye is blurry, and I can't see very good out of it. S1: 10:35 Okay. S2: 10:36 But my right eye's good. S1: 10:38 Okay. And then you've noticed some recent changes - right? - with, -- S2: 10:41 Yep. S1: 10:41 --the floaters? S2: 10:42 Yes. S1: 10:43 Okay. Any other recent changes? S2: 10:45 No. S1: 10:46 Okay. , so you have, , diabetic retinopathy. Do you have-- you had cataracts previously? S2: 10:54 Yes. S1: 10:54 , do you have glaucoma? S2: 10:56 No. S1: 10:57 Do you have, , an age-related eyesight decline, macular-- S2: 11:00 No. S1: 11:01 --degeneration or-- S2: 11:01 ",
    ", so you have, , diabetic retinopathy. Do you have-- you had cataracts previously? S2: 10:54 Yes. S1: 10:54 , do you have glaucoma? S2: 10:56 No. S1: 10:57 Do you have, , an age-related eyesight decline, macular-- S2: 11:00 No. S1: 11:01 --degeneration or-- S2: 11:01 . S1: 11:02 --anything? What about dry eyes? S2: 11:04 A s-- little bit. S1: 11:06 , a little bit? Okay. S2: 11:07 Since I've been taking this eye-- eye drops getting dry. S1: 11:11 Okay. , does-- do you have a family history of anything that, glaucoma, age-related decline, macular degeneration? S2: 11:18 No, mm-mm. S1: 11:18 No? S2: 11:19 No. S1: 11:19 Okay. , so how would you describe, , , your overall experience with being diagnosed with your eye condition? S2: 11:33 It's, it's worrisome. S1: 11:34 Worrisome? S2: 11:35 Yes. TranscribeMe 9 S1: 11:35 Okay. Can you think of any way that, , would maybe lessen that worry for you? Is there any way that, , , your doctor could maybe help you understand things better to make you worry less? S2: 11:49 Get, get more information from him would help. S1: 11:51 More information? S2: 11:52 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 11:52 Okay. , what helps you keep up with using regular healthcare services for your eyes or just regular he-healthcare? S2: 12:03 What? What do you mean on that? S1: 12:05 , , what motivates you to k-- , keep up with your utilizing healthcare, going to your checkups, treatments, things that? S2: 12:17 Well, I have to go because of my sugar and stuff. S1: 12:19 Okay",
    "Can you think of any way that, , would maybe lessen that worry for you? Is there any way that, , , your doctor could maybe help you understand things better to make you worry less? S2: 11:49 Get, get more information from him would help. S1: 11:51 More information? S2: 11:52 Yes, mm-hmm. S1: 11:52 Okay. , what helps you keep up with using regular healthcare services for your eyes or just regular he-healthcare? S2: 12:03 What? What do you mean on that? S1: 12:05 , , what motivates you to k-- , keep up with your utilizing healthcare, going to your checkups, treatments, things that? S2: 12:17 Well, I have to go because of my sugar and stuff. S1: 12:19 Okay. S2: 12:19 Mm-hmm. S1: 12:20 Okay. , is there anything that discourages you from using eye-- , eyecare services or anything? S2: 12:28 No, mm-mm. S1: 12:29 No? S2: 12:29 No. S1: 12:30 , can you share, , a positive or a negative experience with, , a healthcare service - so a treatment, follow-up, maybe your dilated eye exams, whatever - , that have formed your attitudes towards seeking eye care? S2: 12:47 No. S1: 12:47 Can't think of anything? S2: 12:49 No. S1: 12:49 Okay. , do you have any suggestions for what could help patients have a better experience using their, , diabetes and eye care? S2: 13:01 Just be careful what you do. That's all I know . S1: 13:03 Okay. , so moving on to, , your daily diabetes care, do you have someone to help you with that daily? S2: 13:11 No. S1: 13:12 No? -- S2: 13:12 I, I just follow up what I have to do every day with it. S1: 13:16 Okay. Do you feel comfortable enough to do it all on your own? S2: 13:19 Yeah. S1: 13:19 You do? You do feel confident in that? TranscribeMe 10 S2: 13:21 Yeah",
    ", so moving on to, , your daily diabetes care, do you have someone to help you with that daily? S2: 13:11 No. S1: 13:12 No? -- S2: 13:12 I, I just follow up what I have to do every day with it. S1: 13:16 Okay. Do you feel comfortable enough to do it all on your own? S2: 13:19 Yeah. S1: 13:19 You do? You do feel confident in that? TranscribeMe 10 S2: 13:21 Yeah. S1: 13:21 Okay. , have you ever participated in, , a diabetes education class? S2: 13:26 No. S1: 13:26 No? S2: 13:27 No. S1: 13:27 , do you have interest in participating in any education class for diabetes? S2: 13:35 I've been trying to get out of classes and stuff. S1: 13:36 You don't want to? That's okay. , do you have people that you can, , share, , your worries or fears about your diabetes or eyesight with? S2: 13:47 Yeah, with my sisters. S1: 13:49 Your sisters? S2: 13:50 They're always around. Yeah. S1: 13:51 When you share your fears, do they understand and, , support you? S2: 13:56 Yeah, because-- S1: 13:57 Yeah? S2: 13:57 --my mother has sugar real bad, and that's where I inherited mine from, my mother. S1: 14:00 Oh, okay. Okay. And when you get sick, do you have someone to help you with, , daily chores or, , transportation, medications, that stuff? S2: 14:11 Yeah. S1: 14:11 Yeah. S2: 14:11 My sisters help out. S1: 14:11 Your sisters? S2: 14:12 Yeah",
    "Okay. And when you get sick, do you have someone to help you with, , daily chores or, , transportation, medications, that stuff? S2: 14:11 Yeah. S1: 14:11 Yeah. S2: 14:11 My sisters help out. S1: 14:11 Your sisters? S2: 14:12 Yeah. S1: 14:13 Okay. Are you close with your sisters? S2: 14:14 Yeah, mm-hmm. S1: 14:15 Okay. That's nice. , is there someone that you can call, , to ask for advice about, about handling health or eye problems? S2: 14:25 , yes. S1: 14:27 Who would that-- who would you usually call? S2: 14:30 , u-- call my neighbor. She's a nurse here at the university. S1: 14:35 Oh, okay. That's good. S2: 14:36 Yeah. S1: 14:37 That's nice to have a neighbor who knows . S2: 14:38 Right. And I have a niece. She's a nurse over at the university too. TranscribeMe 11 S1: 14:43 Oh, that's good",
    "S1: 14:37 That's nice to have a neighbor who knows . S2: 14:38 Right. And I have a niece. She's a nurse over at the university too. TranscribeMe 11 S1: 14:43 Oh, that's good. You've got two contacts you can call. S2: 14:47 Right, right. S1: 14:49 , so a couple more questions: , how much does your eyesight currently limit your ability to do things you want to do? S2: 14:58 Not much, but n-- but now, it's just-- this worries me because I can't-- at nighttime, it- it's bu-- bothers me when I'm driving. S1: 15:06 Yeah. , and then finally, what are your expectations for your visit today? S2: 15:13 To see what, what they're gonna do with it. S1: 15:15 Okay. , any specific questions that you're hoping to get answered? S2: 15:21 I'm gonna see how long it's gonna take to get better. S1: 15:23 Yeah. -- S2: 15:25 And what all they have to do-- S1: 15:27 Mm-hmm. S2: 15:27 -- now. S1: 15:28 Is there anything else that you wanna share about your diabetes-related eye problems or? S2: 15:33 No. S1: 15:33 No? Okay. Well, I really appreciate you sharing all that with me. S2: 15:36 . TranscribeMe 12",
    "S1: 15:28 Is there anything else that you wanna share about your diabetes-related eye problems or? S2: 15:33 No. S1: 15:33 No? Okay. Well, I really appreciate you sharing all that with me. S2: 15:36 . TranscribeMe 12"
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