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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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Izervay injections for dry AMD

I 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...

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Dry and wet macular degeneration at the same time

My eye which has had dry macular degeneration for a decade recently developed the wet form as well. Now that I receive injections for the wet form, my specialist never...

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Izervay Injections for Geographic Atrophy.

Izervay was recently approved as an injection to treat advanced dry macular degeneration. We would love to hear from the community about this new treatment. Is this treatment something you...

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Has AMD been impacting your mental health?

How has your mental health been lately since your AMD diagnosis? Do you feel stress or worry about your condition progressing? How do you manage the tough days? Feel free...

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Zinc question

I have just been reading some posts on forums that suggest that taking Zinc can actually make AMD worse in some individuals. I take Areds 2 that contain 25mg of...

Active 6 days ago

Tips on communicating visually with people with AMD

Hi all I don't have AMD, but I regularly produce literature for people with AMD and other vision impairments. My job is to produce materials for people considering a clinical...

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Ability to read with Dry AMD

I have one good eye. So far anyway. I can read with bad eye closed and use my good eye. Looks perfectly normal-no distortion. Are there others on this forum...

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Dry AMD

I 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....

Awareness Month 2024 - Introduce Yourself

February 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...

Polyunsaturated vegetable oils and AMD

I'm no expert, but would suggest that it would cost you NOTHING to watch one or two youtubes of Dr. Chris Knobbe and find out why perhaps you should eliminate...

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