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DNA markers for AMD

I recently got my DNA analyzed to see what other surprises might be lurking in my future. I only have 3 markers for genetic issues and all 3 are for...

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Izervay injections for dry AMD

I received 2 Izervay injections this year and my vision got very blurry. I am very upset after reading the trial about 10 % had that happen. I stopped the...

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Tools for improving seeing computer screens

I am an investment advisor and spend my days looking at six. Computer monitors. I have wet AMD in both eyes. My left is pretty good. My right is pretty...

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I have dry macular degenerate

I just found this forum and hoping for support and information. I have dry macular degenerate and very dry eyes and was told I had it somewhere between 15 and...

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Valeda Ligh System for Dry AMD

Approximately 85% to 90% of those with AMD, have the dry version. To my understanding, the Valeda Light System is a recently approved FDA treatment for DRY AMD. However, when...

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What glasses can i use in very bright light indoors?

I have both macular degeneration and glaucoma. The AMD is mostly in the right eye. My vision is good except for the wavy lines and glare. I wear polarized wraparound...

Macula and Cataract Surgery

Hello I've just Cancelled my Macular and Cataract Surgery Due to feeling vert Anxious I no its gotto been done!Can someone tell me what happens in the Operating Theatre Thankyou...

Treatment for Dry Macular

I am suppose to start Lightsite III Tratments in July the procedure is not covered by insurance and was approved by the FDA Nov 2024. Has anyone had any experience...

Another tool to slow progression of dry AMD . . . LUMI THERA

Lumi Thera treatments were not available in the U.S,, so I went to Switzerland for three weeks and received them. At the close of the treatments, I could read one...

Myopic macular degeneration

I have myopic macular degeneration. My ophthalmologist wants to do cataract surgery on the eye with MMD. If she does cataract surgery on this eye will my MMD get worse?...

seeing patterns with dry AMD

78 years old with dry AMD for 5 years. Sometimes a see rgular hexagonal pattern . The pattern is faint and violet in color. It appears to be about 20...

Side effect of injection treatment for wet macular degeneration

My injection was 6 weeks ago, newly diagnosed. Post-injection my sight in the treated eye which has always been nearsighted, got significantly worse. It was blurry, just like being a...

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