FeaturedIzervay injections for dry AMDI received 2 Izervay injections this year and my vision got very blurry. I am very upset after reading the trial about 10 % had that happen. I stopped the...Reactions0reactionsComments56 repliesDry AMD
FeaturedGeographic Atrophy: Introduce Yourself!Have you been diagnosed with geographic atrophy? What is geographic atrophy?: https://maculardegeneration.net/clinical/geographic-atrophy - When were you diagnosed? - How have you managed the condition? - Have you spoken to your...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesDry AMDAwarenessTips & Advice
Active todayShould I take eye vitamins or supplements such as AREDS and AREDS2?Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Active 2 days agoNo Drozun on the FloviaI was recently diagnosed with dry AMD. My mother had it so I was very upset when told. I'm in Britain so you see an optometrist at the beginning. Anyway...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active 4 days agoWhen To Get a Second OpinonWhen you were diagnosed with macular degeneration, when did you decide to get a second opinion? What was this appointment like? Confusing? Helpful? Share with us here!...Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Active 7 days agoHas anyone heard about red-light or low-light therapy?There is research going on about the effects of red light on Dry Macular Degeneration specifically Geographic Atrophy. Check out the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnbGuZIPljs The name is "Dr Eye Health/...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDry AMD
Promising Research for Dry Macular DegenerationWhile at my 6-month check-up recently, my Retina Specialist told me of promising trials that replace eye injections with an injection in the arm and also, in a pill for...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
How often do you get new glasses?Hello Friends, I have Geographic Atrophy, but have needed glasses since I was a toddler. My vision took a dramatic turn in September 2023, and again in March 2024. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgressionDry AMD
Any suggestions for grocery shopping?My AMD has been stable for a couple of years now, but I still can’t read fine print on labels. This can be very frustrating at the grocery store, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Wet MDIf you have wet macular degeneration how are you being treated?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesWet AMD
What are some tips for avoiding falls?Vision loss can lead to falls. Lack of depth perception and blurry vision are factors making us more prone to falls. A recent fall left me with a T12 vertebrae...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDry AMD
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?If you could go back in time or talk to a younger version of yourself, what would you say? What advice would you give to the younger you about coping...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingAwarenessTips & Advice