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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 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...Reactions0reactionsComments57 repliesDry AMD
Active todayProgress Report - One dry and one wet Indeed - the story of two eyes. Dry eye - "perfect" says the RS. Glad to hear that for sure. Wet eye - 5 injections have stabilized. So back to...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesEye Injection
Active todayWet 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...Reactions0reactionsComments50 repliesWet AMDTreatment
Active yesterdayCold Weather EyesDo you find that cold weather affects your eyes or makes you more aware of your AMD symptoms? How do you manage this?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments52 repliesAwareness
Active 2 days agoDry AMDI have dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy in my right eye.I have had 2 shots of Izervay in my right eye with problems.I get a shot every 4 weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Active 4 days agoRetina Specialist vs. OphthalmologistI have been seeing an ophthalmologist for the past few years for my dry AMD. Is there any advantage of seeing a retina specialist? I see a lot of posts...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Switching to Audiobooks Although I can still read, it’s not enjoyable when I have to strain to read the small type. Recently I have started listening to audiobooks & found Chirp that charges...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCoping
Is there something you love about your doctor's technique?I've realized that even in my office of six or so specialists, they all have their own procedures for injections. I went to one doctor for a year or two...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Izervay, Medicare and Drug CostMy 3rd Izervay injections are in a few days. I am on Medicare and have an advantage plan. Due to the high cost to me ($890 per visit - 2...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Foveomacular Vitelliform DystrophyIs there anyone on this forum that has been diagnosed with adult onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy? I recently went to a retina specialist and apparently that's what i have. I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis