Beginning stages of dry MD how fast does it progress?
Hi, I have just been told that I have the beginning stages of MD, I assume it is dry from what I have read here. After reading and researching I have started taking the AREDS2 supplements.
How fast does the disease progress? Is a "usual" time frame a few years, several years, or decades before I begin to notice vision loss?
Hi Wendy,
Thank you for your response. So this is a fairly slow progressing issue for most? At this point I am still on yearly check ups. My eye doctor had found a hole in my retina and referred me to a retinal specialist. He repaired the hole with laser surgery and said that I had the beginning stages of MD. But that I should continue to see my regular eye doctor yearly and be referred back when needed. Then he told me to watch for the warning signs of further retinal damage and to come see him immediately if they occur. I see my eye doctor again in July.
I requested an Amsler grid when I joined this site but have not received it.
Elaine
I asked for a referral to a retinal specialist right away after diagnosis. My sister has and mom had wet macular degeneration. My drusen are the large fluffy kind most likely to convert to wet. Here is a link to an Amsler grid you can print. https://www.specialtyeyeinstitute.com/services/retina-care/free-amsler-grid/
Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
