Is AMD only in wonen

joycealewis

My brother said he wasn't worried because men don't have AMD

Sharon Moore Member

macular degeneration occurs in both men and women. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161642011008839
Perhaps your brother will read the article. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
joycealewis Member

Thank you for the verification and I will send him this link
1. Sharon Moore Member
  
  I am glad to help. Macular degeneration tends to run in families. I am glad you are helping educate your brother about the risks. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
joycealewis Member

I have wet MD in my right eye dry in the left had injections my mother has dry MD my grandmother we think had it but back then didn't knowxalot about it
joycealewis Member

Yes the injections are haven't had to have one in a couple years. As I understand they are working on things for dry AMD too late for my mom she is 97 yrs old
1. Sharon Moore Member
  
  yes there is now an injection for advanced AMD. Technically I qualify for the new treatment but my doctor wants to hold off. It Carrie’s significant side effect risks. He thinks more treatment options are in the pipeline. How often do you see your retinal specialist for checkups? Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader

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