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Geographic Atrophy

I believe this is associated with dry amd. Can someone tell me the effect it has on one's sight...thanks....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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