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AMD Awareness Month 2025: Early Signs & Symptoms

Welcome to our forum dedicated to Macular Degeneration Awareness Month 2025! This forum aims to raise awareness about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and educate the community on its early signs...

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DNA markers for AMD

I recently got my DNA analyzed to see what other surprises might be lurking in my future. I only have 3 markers for genetic issues and all 3 are for...

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My Doctor wants to start injections for my dry amd, monthly,

My last trip to my ophthalmologist, my doc said I had reached a threshold for injections for the dry amd in my right eye. These injections are monthly, with no...

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I have dry macular degenerate

I just found this forum and hoping for support and information. I have dry macular degenerate and very dry eyes and was told I had it somewhere between 15 and...

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Next Steps

Looking for general advice and tips please .. I have excellent VA in my Left eye ... Amsler grid is 99.5% perfect (right eye is partially sighted from a childhood...

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Dry Macular Degeneration: Introduce Yourself!

Have you been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration? Introduce yourself to the community! - When were you diagnosed? - How have you managed the condition? - Have you been able...

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Whats the score?

When an optician notices obvious Dry AMD characteristics (OCT/Retinal imaging) would they be obliged to tell to explain what they have seen, and the implications for the individual? Or would...

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I am really nervous

I am really nervous ... I have two eyes ... one with excellent VA, and the other partially sighted since a childhood injury. I am reckoning on a Dry AMD...

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Small Setback - 6 week injection

I think I know why. On Monday, I had my injection and was told the right wet eye showed some swelling. The cause? High blood pressure - one of the...

Active 5 days ago

"Despite my macular degeneration progression, I'm still able to _______"

Fill in the blank! Are you still able to do the things you love? Have you made your hobbies adaptable? Have you picked up a NEW hobby? We want to...

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AREDS2 fir Macular Degeneration

My optometrist found drusen during my eye exam & recommended AREDS2. I have been taking one of the more popular brands for quite a while. I recently researched various brands...

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