My brother said he wasn't worried because men don't have AMD
Sharon MooreMember
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
joycealewisMember
Thank you for the verification and I will send him this link
Sharon MooreMember
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
joycealewisMember
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
joycealewisMember
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 MooreMember
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