When To Get a Second Opinon
When you were diagnosed with macular degeneration, when did you decide to get a second opinion? What was this appointment like? Confusing? Helpful?
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i was diagnosed by my optometrist during a routine visit. I chose to see a retinal specialist because my mom and sister both had wet AMD. He confirmed my diagnosis and scheduled appointments every 6 months. Sharon Moore patient leader 
No I haven’t and to be honest I didn’t think I needed to, I’ve been trusting with the doctor I’m currently going to. My question is “should I “ ?
there is no reason to get a second opinion when you have a doctor you trust. Most often one gets a second opinion if they have doubts or concerns about a diagnosis or course of treatment. I am glad you have a doctor you can trust to provide your care. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
Thank you for your response, I went to see my doctor August 7th I was given some kind of test then I was told if the doctor sees anything wrong I would be contacted, that has never happened before. Normally I see the doctor who explains what is going on with my eyes if anything, then given an appointment to return in 6 months, but neither happened. I’ve tried repeatedly to contact them but nobody has returned my calls. I’ve been going there for 2yrs now and think it time to find another doctor.
I would have a concern about a doctor that doesn't respond to my phone calls. With macular degeneration, one needs a quick response to calls from patients. Did I understand correctly that you had a test but didn’t see your doctor? At every visit they do a scan and after a few minutes the doctor comes in and tells me the results. Good luck finding a new doctor. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
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