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The Betadine discussion

I have been receiving eye injections for wet macular degeneration - in both eyes - with different episodes of Betadyne reaction that has almost had me considering stopping the shots...

red light therapy

Would like to know if anyone has been using the red light therapy for dry AMD. Prof Jeffrey recommended Eyepower at the Macular Society Conference last November. Thanks....

Levodopa for aMD

Does anyone know of an Ophthalmologist that will prescribe Levodopa? Can you get the medication without a prescription in Mexico?...

Stroke and injections

I have been getting injections since 2/23. This past Monday I had a stroke. I am on Plavix which I have to take for 30 days then 5 days later...

My Precious Eyes

I take Presser Vision 2xs a day as prescribed by my doctor. I also check my eyes with the chart given me 3xs a week to make sure everything is...

Best Advice You've Received

What's the best advice you've received from an eye care health professional? Did it feel helpful or comforting in the moment? Has the advice helped you emotionally cope with your...

injections for wet macular

i have been getting injections for my wet macular for over 3 years now. I was on lucentis which was very helpful. I was then changed to byooviz with no...

Anyone else have macular dystrophy

My eye doctor said I do not have AMD, I have macular dystrophy which is an inherited disorder. He left the room so did not have enough time to ask...

Betadine

Polls that I have read indicate that 3% of people W/AMD who get injections have an ADVERSE reaction to Betadine. I am one them. My Retina Specialist has told me...

Navigating Life with Macular Degeneration: How Much Has It Impacted Your Life?

Hello everyone, I've been following the discussions in this forum. Many of you have shared how macular degeneration has significantly impacted your daily lives. On seeing accounts of how this...

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