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If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?

If you could go back in time or talk to a younger version of yourself, what would you say? What advice would you give to the younger you about coping with macular degeneration and vision loss?

  1. If I could go back in time, now knowing so much more about AMD, I would be protecting my eyes; wearing my dark glasses would be a priority.

    1. yes, I agree. Sunglasses are a priority. I bought my grandsons a good pair each, and I hope they are wearing them. How are you going with your sight? Wendy, Patient Leader.

  2. I would wear sunglasses and not cheap ones!

    1. Be aware... Remember what you see to form a treasury for the future. My vision, which was exceptionally good, was, maybe, taken too much for granted.
      Yes, a good diet, suitable sunglasses are extremely important but work with your brain and memory ..

      1. I think perhaps we all take our vision for granted until we start losing it. I love the thoughts you shared about our memories being a treasure in a future when our vision is dimmed. Do you have wet or dry macular degeneration? Warmly, Sharon Moore patient leader

    2. Wear Sunglasses. All those years driving without them, we'll let's just say I'm paying the price now. I get a shot of Izervay in each eye. Thank goodness I have a good Retina doctor.

      1. yes, wearing sunglasses is one of the most important steps we can take, and one of the easiest. How are you coping with the Izervay shots? Wendy, Patient Leader.

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