Limits with Macular Degeneration
Do you feel that you have been able to maintain your independence with your AMD diagnosis? What kinds of things do you find yourself needing help with? Please share any experiences below.
I no longer drive in city traffic. I am fortunate to have a daughter and brother always willing to drive for me. I seldom drive at night but occasionally do so to attend church services. I bought the Cocoon night vision glasses which seem to help. Sharon Moore Advocate
- Never heard of Cocoon night vision glasses - I’ll be checking that out - Thanks, Sharon! here is the link you can check out the night vision glasses https://cocoonseyewear.com/product-category/cocoons/fitovers/night-driving-fitovers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwssyJBhDXARIsAK98ITQec0F6v65Mk0DYOnULwbRbhVP9faMg-46aljHURpE71fZ10nVPO5AaAiY2EALw_wcB
Sharon Moore Advocate
I don’t drive at night now either but I don’t know about Cocoon night vision glasses
The cocoon twilight vision glasses are also helpful for driving in fog or rainy conditions. You can check them out here https://cocoonseyewear.com/product-category/cocoons/fitovers/night-driving-fitovers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwssyJBhDXARIsAK98ITQec0F6v65Mk0DYOnULwbRbhVP9faMg-46aljHURpE71fZ10nVPO5AaAiY2EALw_wcB
There may be other brands that make them but these are what I use.
Best wishes, Sharon Moore AdvocateWhen and what are the first things that occur while driving at night? My issue was cataracts and rings around headlights, and everything just seemed much darker. I had cataracts removed and now I'm OK at night even though I've had wet AMD for four years.
Thanks Sharon. I’ll look into Cocoon glasses
I'm 82 and have been on AMD treatments for 4 years - once every 8 weeks. I had trouble with night driving but my was from cataracts. Had cataracts removed eight months ago and my night vision is now perfect. In fact I no longer need glasses for distance, only reading. My vision has improved since beginning treatments for AMD four years ago. So, if cataracts are a problem they can be removed easily even with AMD.
I too had cataracts removed prior to starting injections in my left eye. It made my distance vision so much better. However I don’t trust my vision for night driving. Roads that are clearly marked are fine but many aren’t marked well. I’m happy I am able to see clearly to drive in daylight Accept the things I cannot change, right❓🤨😊 ...And the wisdom to know the difference.
