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When To Get a Second OpinonWhen you were diagnosed with macular degeneration, when did you decide to get a second opinion? What was this appointment like? Confusing? Helpful? Share with us here!...Reactions0reactionsComments101 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Myopic MDWe as a group are in the minority of other macular degeneration people- I was always very nearsighted…. Today my vision is WAVY in one eye and to read a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
If you have Charles Bonnet Syndrome what were your earliest symptoms?I was diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)yesterday. If I had not ran across a Reddit thread on CBS I would not have known to ask my doctor about it...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
Is there anyone who was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration young in life?I was diagnosed at age 43 with no family history and no vision problems whatsoever previously. It was found during a yearly eye exam. I am just at a loss...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Not sure if i have the beggning of AMD and need adviceSo im a healthy 49 year old, 2 years ago i went for a regular eye exam, had a basic eye scan etc, and the woman seemed to see something...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
Has anyone started injections for GA?I have been getting Lucentis injections for about 15 years, which has helped me greatly. I only drive in daylight, and familiar areas. I will be 92 years this June...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Stargardt in left eye dry macular in rigI'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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisDry AMDInsurance & Disability
Best Advice You've Received What's the best advice you've received from an eye care health professional? Did it feel helpful or comforting in the moment? Has the advice helped you emotionally cope with your...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisDry AMD