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Changing treatment plans

Have you ever had to change treatment plans? If so, did you bring this up, or did your eye doctor suggest it? Share any advice for someone who may be...

How often do you get new glasses?

Hello Friends, I have Geographic Atrophy, but have needed glasses since I was a toddler. My vision took a dramatic turn in September 2023, and again in March 2024. I...

Best type of lighted magnifier

I would like to get a lighted magnifier for reading and other small detailed work. Do any of you have recommendations about the type of Magnifier you like. I don’t...

How long with dry until it became wet

What is the longest some of you went with dry before it became wet. Just thinking about my future....

Nervous

Have an appt today for my first injection for my dry AMD…concerned..but feel I have no choice..but at 89..its possible I could do fine without..but we can’t predict that can...

Help finding assistance for Izervay

I have geographic atrophy. I had one shot of Izervay and it went great. After second shot I received a copay bill for medication for $400 each eye every six...

Promising Research for Dry Macular Degeneration

While at my 6-month check-up recently, my Retina Specialist told me of promising trials that replace eye injections with an injection in the arm and also, in a pill for...

Does Wearing Sunglasses Make It Harder To See?

Lately I find myself taking off my cocoon (wraparound) sunglasses to see better both inside the car and walking outside. Often I can see more clearly with them off. Anyone...

What are some tips for avoiding falls?

Vision loss can lead to falls. Lack of depth perception and blurry vision are factors making us more prone to falls. A recent fall left me with a T12 vertebrae...

AMD (wet) - Round One

I recently learned of this eye disease - which I now have. I have had one injection -- not bad. I guess the problem I have with this particular disease...

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