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Has anyone heard about red-light or low-light therapy?

There is research going on about the effects of red light on Dry Macular Degeneration specifically Geographic Atrophy. Check out the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnbGuZIPljs The name is "Dr Eye Health/...

eye drops & the drive home

I don't know about the rest of you...but when the doctor/assistant tells me I CAN drive home (with sunglasses) after getting drops...I want to tell him that yes, I can...

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Geographic Atrophy: Introduce Yourself!

Have you been diagnosed with geographic atrophy? What is geographic atrophy?: https://maculardegeneration.net/clinical/geographic-atrophy - When were you diagnosed? - How have you managed the condition? - Have you spoken to your...

Stargardt in left eye dry macular in rig

I'm legally blind, can't drive and wondering what can be done for Stargardt. I've been told it's a rare and progressive. Would love more inf...

I've been diagnosed for 8 years I've been reading that 10 years is when people start to notice change is that true

I've been diagnosed with AMD for 8 years now so far I just wear readers the lowest magnification 1.25 sometimes one point five zero I got a job at Walgreens...

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...

Who all is getting injections for Geographic Atrophy?

Last year 2 new injectable medications, Syfovre and Izervay, were FDA approved. I started Izervay in December. So far it’s going well. Please share your experiences with the community....

Dry Macular Degeneration has ruined my life

Diagnosed about 20 years ago. Very mild case. 2 yrs ago I started losing my detail vision and couldn't drive at night. I have been to 3 Retina Specialists as...

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...

Dry Macular Degeneration: Introduce Yourself!

Have you been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration? Introduce yourself to the community! - When were you diagnosed? - How have you managed the condition? - Have you been able...

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