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Eye injection with Omicron raging

I am debating not going to my eye injection next Friday because of the Omicron surge I am scared to death to bring the infection to my adult son who...

missed appointment

I live two hours away from the eye clinic and depend on others for transportation. Every once in a while the schedule/planning falls through at the last minute. My question...

Adaptive devices

I am curious, what kind of adaptive devices help you with dim vision? I am getting new lenses which will help so much. But, what wattage of lightbulbs will benefit...

Wet type AMD

I have been getting injections for both eyes for a little over 2 years now. I am amazed and grateful that there is a way to hold this insidious disease...

Disturbing Articles Online - COVID AMD Relationship

I am very upset about some articles I have read recently online stating that the people with wet macular degeneration have shown that they react very poorly to infections with...

Driving following dilation

I have been unable to drive following four treatment appointments due to eye irritation. It was even worse following my last appointment, and I mentioned this today. She thought it...

AMD Research

I would really like to see more discussion on current research being done to more effectively treat AMD. I know there are many research projects ongoing at colleges and pharmaceutical...

Sugar and AMD

I've read much about sugar and AMD. I'm looking for info regarding the replacements for 'real' sugar. As you know, sugar is in nearly everything that comes in a package...

Dealing with social situations

A Community Member is wondering how others deal with the social limitations of impaired vision when interacting with people you already know. If you turn down a social situation (or...

Stable wet AMD

I have been getting Avastin injections since January and the retina specialist says the wet AMD is stable - there is little or no fluid. However, my vision is worsening...

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