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I need advice

I was recently diagnosed with MD in my left eye. This was discovered during a recent exam. Prior to this (my last exam was in the UK last September) there was no sign of it. I was sent to a retinal specialist to confirm that it was dry but it turned out to be wet. I immediately had an injection in that eye and started taking the eye health supplements. The supplements made me feel terrible so I discontinued them until I could talk to the doctor. What really worries me is that my eyesight seems to have deteriorated since I had the one injection a few weeks ago. I only had the recent exam because of a goof-up in replacing broken sunglasses (they got the prescription wrong and denied it so I went elsewhere) I'm due to see the retinal doctor on Friday for another injection. I should be relieved that they found it early but I'm confused about the rapid change in vision over the last 3 weeks. Any input would be appreciated.

  1. in my experience, any significant change in vision warrants a call to the doctor. If you haven’t already called the doctor you might want to do so. They might get you in early. Did they give you an Amsler grid to check your vision? You check one eye at a time for changes. I am glad you were diagnosed during your recent exam and was referred to a specialist. Please keep us posted. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader

    1. It is a lot to deal with, isn't it. Diagnosis, injections. Everything is okay, then it isn't. Never hesitate to call your Retina Specialist if you think your vision has changed. Use the Amsler Grid. Mine is on the refrigerator door but I will admit to walking by it most days. The best advice I was given was to learn as much as I could and use this community to connect with others dealing with the same issues.

      1. Oopers. I should have added that I'm a moderator/advocate and memberof the team.

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