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When prescription glasses no longer work

I'm wondering if anyone has experienced reaching the point where their ophthalmologist said they cannot increase your eyeglass prescription any higher? I'm not there yet, but am thinking about when...

symptoms of GA

I have dry GA and recently started seeing a lavender colored net like lace with holes and it comes and goes. Never saw anything like it before. I am 98.What...

Silicone bubble in my eye

Last March, when I received my injection for Macular Degeneration, I got a large silicone bubble in that eye. It impacted my vision and I was extremely sensitive to light...

Will You Take Our 2024 In America Survey?

The In America survey is now closed Nearly 20 million Americans are diagnosed with macular degeneration. Our annual In America survey aims to better understand the patient experience and realities...

Black gas bubble after injections

Hi really concerned that the black gas bubble has not gone 4 days after my injections. Keep reading contradicting information on the internet and. It sure if I should go...

Blood pressure Correlation

Is it possible to create a survey on this forum to see how many people with macular degeneration are also taking blood pressure medication and for how long?...

How did I know I needed help?

I have a macular hole in my right eye as the result of a childhood injury. When I was in my 50s, my eyesight changed. I needed cataract and laser...

Stress and fear

I have stable Wet MD in one eye and Dry with GA in the other. I have trouble dealing with the stress that goes with it all. I fear I...

Building a support system

Many people with macular degeneration lack support from family or friends. If you live alone please share how you manage to cope with difficult issues like transportation when you can...

Red Light Therapy

Over recent weeks the subject of red light therapy (RLT) has been mentioned. Early research indicates it might be helpful but it needs more research to ensure it’s effective and...

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