Just diagnosed with fairly advanced dry MD
I see a lot of shadows flitting across my field if vision, but can still read my iPad pretty easily. With time, will this develop into a big black spot in my center of vision, or will it be just a lot of blurring? Will I be able to load/unload dishwasher, live independently?
Should have ask the dr more info at the appt, but pretty overwhelmed.
its understandable that you would feel overwhelmed at your diagnosis. When do you see your doctor again? In the interim it would be helpful to prepare a list of written questions for your next visit. Take this time to research your diagnosis. You can use the search function at the top left to find topics of interest. We have community members that are legally blind in one or both eyes. They are able to live independently. A low vision clinic has all the aides to assist you if you reach a point you need that help. I am glad you found our community. Please feel free to ask questions. We are here for you. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader How do you know it's fairly advanced.
That was what the retina specialist said after all the tests. He also said that I will be virtually blind within 5 years—unable to read, to recognize people, etc. Not being able to read was the real kicker in here for me as that’s my primary hobby. @Brown Eyed Girl Well, on the bright side, he said not everyone my age lives another 5 years. He wasn’t joking, but that one had me on the floor laughing later at home.
Many people are seeing well beyond 5 years. Do you know what he found with you. Maybe lots of drusen deposits, RPE changes, etc. Ask him next time you see him and then do research. Maybe not as dire as you think it is.
Thank you for your encouragement! I will have quite a few questions to ask when I see him, but that’s not scheduled until Oct.
Thank you for your encouragement! I will have quite a few questions to ask when I see him, but that’s not scheduled until Oct.
