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Lucentis vs avastin

My husband just switched to lucentis from avastin. Has anyone with wet AMD noticed a difference in vision following injections with these two drugs? He was getting silicone droplets (...

Scared to death...

I went to my surgeon yesterday thinking I had a secondary cataract. It was a Macular Bleed. I see a retina specialist Tuesday and I'm scared. I told a couple...

Laser surgery for wet macular degeneration

A community member is wondering if anyone has had laser surgery for their wet macular degeneration. What type of laser did you have and do you think it was successful?...

Laser Treatment for Wet AMD

Has anyone had laser treatment for their wet macular degeneration? Why did your doctor recommend this treatment? Has the treatment helped your sight? Are you pleased you had it, or...

How many "perforations" can an eyeball endure?

How many "perforations" can an eyeball endure before it "gets angry" and does something "stupid" (like collapses - or worse)?...

Should I see a specialist?

I was recently diagnosed with early-stage dry AMD (lots and lots of drusen but no visual changes). I'm 52. My drusen were only found because I told my optometrist that...

Cataract Surgery and Myopic MD

I have read a several articles on having cataract surgery with Myopic Macular Degeneration. A few stated your wet Macular Degeneration could get worse. Others state it has no effect...

Anyone have any experience taking saffron supplement?

Hi, just diagnosed and researching like crazy. Just found a couple articles about the possible benefit of saffron. First saw crazy infomercial stuff then a couple legitimate studies. I'm still...

Cannabis Effects on AMD?

I was a long term recreational cannabis user prior to wet AMD diagnosis in 2019. Non-smoker otherwise. Have continued post diagnosis to date mild cannabis use on weekends. Wondering if...

About Driving a Car with Macular Degeneration

At the intermediate stage of dry AMD, I feel anxious each time for my 6 month checkup with my RS, wondering if he will tell me I can no longer...

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