Fine Print...I have been living with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) since March of 2019. The moment I noticed the wavy door frames and blotchy and blurry vision is when this journey...reactionscomments
Decision Day: Choosing Treatment for Geographic Atrophy...I was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, also known as geographic atrophy (GA), in July 2023. I immediately talked to my retina specialist about Syfovre, the first-ever treatment for...reactionscomments
My 10 Reasons for Hope With Dry AMD...I definitely have hope for my future with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of my hope is static. It’s probably more like optimism — for example, hoping that scientists will...reactionscomments
My Precious Eyes...I take Presser Vision 2xs a day as prescribed by my doctor. I also check my eyes with the chart given me 3xs a week to make sure everything is...reactionsreplies
Have My Marbles - Let’s Play!...I am blessed beyond words as I welcome my 95th birthday next month. A reminder each morning is that I have a choice as to how I will move through...reactions6comments
Depth Perception Change...About fifteen years age I was diagnosed with wet and dry MD. I received an extremely painful shot in my eye to stop the bleeding, From then I went to...reactions9comments
FeaturedIzervay injections for dry AMD...I received 2 Izervay injections this year and my vision got very blurry. I am very upset after reading the trial about 10 % had that happen. I stopped the...reactions27repliesDry AMD
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...reactions1replyDiagnosisDry AMD
Stroke and injections...I have been getting injections since 2/23. This past Monday I had a stroke. I am on Plavix which I have to take for 30 days then 5 days later...reactions2repliesEye InjectionSide Effects
My GA Journey...I am just trying to set up to submit…I will come back. I was diagnosed in February 2020, just as the pandemic arrived. I have participated numerous clinical studies and...reactionscomments
Betadine...Polls that I have read indicate that 3% of people W/AMD who get injections have an ADVERSE reaction to Betadine. I am one them. My Retina Specialist has told me...reactions5repliesAwarenessCoping
Reversing the Negativity of Macular Degeneration...Of course, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can bring you down. Realizing it’s an incurable, progressive disease that could leave you only with peripheral vision can look pretty bleak. A...reactions7comments
Reflections From the Waiting Room...It has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month checkup. I can honestly say I have not...reactions3comments
injections for wet macular...i have been getting injections for my wet macular for over 3 years now. I was on lucentis which was very helpful. I was then changed to byooviz with no...reactions1replyEye Injection
eye injection...I have received injections in my left eye for 2 years with just feeling pressure. Just received first injection in right eye. Betadine swab burned in right eye but never...reactions1replyEye Injection
What are your recommendations for assistive technology?...Hi! I was reading about the E-Sight glasses. I come from a middle-income household. And I wanted to know how worth it are the E-Sight glasses? Are they more for...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Eye drops ...My mother would like to know which eye drops other people with md are using for dry eyes...reactions1reply
Coping With Self-Care Burnout...After living with dry macular degeneration for 9 years, I am just tired. I am tired of thinking about it every single day. I am tired of the struggle to...reactionscomments
Just a Filthy Windshield or MMD Progression?...I was fortunate to be able to buy a new vehicle back in 2019, and she is a beauty, if I do say so myself. Without naming names, she is...reactions3comments
When prescription glasses no longer work...I'm wondering if anyone has experienced reaching the point where their ophthalmologist said they cannot increase your eyeglass prescription any higher? I'm not there yet, but am thinking about when...reactions1replyDry AMD
