My brother said he wasn't worried because men don't have AMD
Sharon Moore Moderator
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
Sharon Moore Moderator
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
Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
my mother had dry amd too, and my father had wet. I have dry, but don't know what's in my future. Are the injections in your right eye holding your sight steady? Wendy, Patient Leader.
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
Sharon Moore Moderator
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