Worry Discussion Board
What are your biggest worries with macular degeneration?
Use this as a "venting session" and an opportunity to get things off your chest. This is a safe space!
That I will go blind. My aunt did and my mom did in one eye. My sister progressed from dry to wet very quickly.
I'm sorry to hear this. When were you diagnosed? Has your specialist mentioned the rate at which you're progressing? Best, Abby (Team member).
Not worried at all. All I do now for my eyes is take a lot of eye vitamins. I can't do anything more than that...whatever happens, happens. I only use the grid once a month or so b/c I refuse to be paranoid about it.
I'm really glad to hear that you've found something that works for you right now! Please continue to let us know how you're feeling. Best, Abby (Team member).
I worry about it turning to wet and losing my eyesight. I do take the vitamins the eye doctor told me to and also bought a pair of sunglasses uva uvb 400 that wrap around and block all light out on the sides. My eyes feel better protected but I noticed at night the oncoming traffic on the freeways hurts my eyes. I figure I will mention this to my Dr at me appt next month and see what he says.
you can purchase night vision glasses that are helpful with glare. They have a yellow tint. They are also good when driving in fog. Cataracts if present make nighttime glare worse. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
I have never heard of an Amsler Grid. My doctor never mentioned it. I see him the end of June.
