Active todayDry and wet macular degeneration at the same time...My eye which has had dry macular degeneration for a decade recently developed the wet form as well. Now that I receive injections for the wet form, my specialist never...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentDry AMDWet AMD
Living With Myopic Macular Degeneration: New Year Reflections...Hard to believe that we are at the beginning of 2025. Just yesterday we were welcoming the new year in 2024. My mom always says the older you get, the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Resolutions & wishes for 2025...I thought it would be interesting to read about resolutions for the new year in regard to macular degeneration. What are things you want to accomplish next year? If you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingAwareness
Anyone have people pop into view?...I was just diagnosed with Stage2/3 dry Macular Degeneration last month. I have been uncomfortable in stores for a while, with people “popping” into view suddenly. Anyone have this happen?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
When to start injections for Geographic Atrophy...Did your specialist suggest starting injections for GA as soon as it began to develop, or did they say to wait until it got a bit worse. I'm wondering how...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesDry AMDTreatmentEye Injection
Barby Ingle...About the Columnist: Barby Ingle is a reality personality living with multiple rare and chronic diseases. Barby is a chronic pain educator, patient advocate, motivational speaker, and best-selling author on...
Active yesterdayDry AMD...I have dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy in my right eye.I have had 2 shots of Izervay in my right eye with problems.I get a shot every 4 weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Progress Report - One dry and one wet ...Indeed - the story of two eyes. Dry eye - "perfect" says the RS. Glad to hear that for sure. Wet eye - 5 injections have stabilized. So back to...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesEye Injection
Active 3 days agoCold Weather Eyes...Do you find that cold weather affects your eyes or makes you more aware of your AMD symptoms? How do you manage this?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Progress Report: My Geographic Atrophy Treatment...On October 24, I went to my retina specialist for my fifth Izervay injection. It’s been quite a year after getting my diagnosis of geographic atrophy (GA) last year. At diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Retina Specialist vs. Ophthalmologist...I have been seeing an ophthalmologist for the past few years for my dry AMD. Is there any advantage of seeing a retina specialist? I see a lot of posts...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What If?...If I could ever get the chance to change the way my life could be, I find myself wondering what I would alter. Living with my diagnosis of myopic macular...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
AMD and GA: Genetics, Lifestyle, or Chance?...The risk factors for macular degeneration are a frequent topic of interest among our MacularDegeneration.net community members and Facebook community. I have heard more than 1 person lamenting an age-related...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Biosimilars for Macular Degeneration...Biosimilars are a type of drug that may be a good option for some people with macular degeneration. They may be able to replace the biologic drugs that are often...
Izervay, Medicare and Drug Cost...My 3rd Izervay injections are in a few days. I am on Medicare and have an advantage plan. Due to the high cost to me ($890 per visit - 2...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Foveomacular Vitelliform Dystrophy...Is there anyone on this forum that has been diagnosed with adult onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy? I recently went to a retina specialist and apparently that's what i have. I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
Light sensitivity ...I have wet and dry in both eyes. I’ve been getting shots in my right eye for 10 years and in my left eye for 6 years. My right eye...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
My New Pre-Injection Routine for Wet AMD...There are quite a few steps we can take before our injection for wet macular degeneration to make things easier. We tend to think more about how we’ll cope during...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is there something you love about your doctor's technique?...I've realized that even in my office of six or so specialists, they all have their own procedures for injections. I went to one doctor for a year or two...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Seven Years With Wet AMD...Seven years with wet AMD and to be honest I don't give it a thought between injections, which I get every month to six weeks. I receive Vabysmo in both...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
