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Vabysmo anti-vegf injection

if you are taking the new anti-VEGF Vabysmo share your experience here....

Shadows that fade

I have shadows in my central vision, but they aren't permanent. I see them in both eyes but not with exactly the same pattern when I'm in a darkened room...

Post injection pain

My Retina Specialist tells me that the EXTREME pain I am experiencing post injection is due to the Betadine application prior to injection. This pain lasts 12 to 18 hours...

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...

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...

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