FeaturedDNA markers for AMDI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesProgression
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
Active todayEyes tearing I have wet Macular degeration, does anyone find your eyes always tearing ? I'm puzzled and it's causing the edges of my eyes to feel chapped.....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Active todayMyopic MD is 4% of the population of MD people. Does anyone else feel in the minority?There is such a small number of us with myopic macular degeneration that I feel no one discusses it. There’s no research being done. No clinical trials nothing at all...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCoping
Active todayMental illness Is anyone suffering from mental illness.from having this disease....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Active todayMyopic MDWe as a group are in the minority of other macular degeneration people- I was always very nearsighted…. Today my vision is WAVY in one eye and to read a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Active yesterdayAwareness Month 2024 - Introduce YourselfFebruary is Low Vision/Macular Degeneration Awareness Month! This is the month that we focus on how we can amplify our voices and share with the world what it's really like...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayWhat symptoms have you been experiencing lately? A common symptom of macular degeneration is light sensitivity. Do you experience this or any other symptoms (e.g. colors losing their vibrancy, blurred lines, central scotoma)? Share with our community....Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesSymptoms
Active 4 days agoWet AMD Patients: Injection ScheduleHow often are you receiving injections? Do you feel that they're happening too often, or not enough? How does your doctor feel about the cadence of injections? Your response may...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesWet AMDTreatment
Active 4 days agoReading an eye chart with MDHow does MD affect the ability to read an eye chart for an eye exam? I thought difficulty in reading an eye chart was due to lens problems not retinal...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Active 4 days agoDrivingI have both nAMD and GA in both eyes. Driving during daylight hours still seems ok for now. For those of you who made the decision to quit driving, how...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Active 6 days agoFloaters Do you experience floaters in your vision? If so, did you start to notice them before or after your injections? How do you find yourself dealing with them? Share below!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsCoping