Wet AMD Injections...I've just been told I need injections to treat wet AMD, to be honest this is making me feel sick, can anyone with experience of having injections offer me any...reactions14repliesWet AMD
Geographic Atrophy: Optimistic About Possibilities!...I have always been adventurous. I have always enjoyed solving problems. I am a lady engineer and a private pilot, so hang on to your seatbelt. You may experience occasional...reactions16comments
Silicone bubble in my eye...Last March, when I received my injection for Macular Degeneration, I got a large silicone bubble in that eye. It impacted my vision and I was extremely sensitive to light...reactions11replies
A Decade on This Macular Degeneration Journey: What’s Changed?...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Living with macular degeneration, I’m usually looking forward, trying to prepare for what might...reactions10comments
Geographic Atrophy...I was diagnosed with some Druzen about 8 yrs. ago, then Wet AMD in right eye, and Dry in the left eye. That progressed rather quickly to Wet in both...reactions9repliesProgressionEye Injection
My poor mama has severe pain...Every time my mom comes home from getting her shots she has to lay on the couch with her eyes closed all day because of the painful burning. She can't...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCopingCaregiving
Haircuts...Living with myopic macular degeneration is very much a part of who I am these days. I am presently only affected with this malady in one eye, often referred to...reactions1comment
Dry AMD...I am new to the forum. I have DRY AMD and have read many of the postings, all mainly saying that it is important that you see a retinal professional...reactions1reply
Dry AMD and genetic risks...Hello everyone, based on 23andme health report I have the Y402H variant in the CFH gene, and the A69S in the ARMS2 gene and puts me an increased risk of...reactions1reply
Traveling With Macular Degeneration Using the '5-P Equation'...This unwanted experience with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has brought with it some unexpected surprises and insights. Opportunities abound to learn impactful lessons and sharpen skills as a result...reactions3comments
My Dry AMD Progression Journey...I want to begin by looking at the years before I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Growing up in the south, my diet was heavy on fried foods...reactions55comments
Red light therapy for AMD?...I have read some people are doing Red Light Therapy for AMD. Then I read if you are doing the panel of red lights on the wall, like my physical...reactions1reply
It’s Called “Degeneration” for a Reason...Perhaps the hardest part of living with AMD (any variety of it) is that it's an inevitable downward spiral. All the available treatments - so far - can only, maybe...reactions1comment
Hopeful for a cure...I have had Macular degeneration for a long time. I can’t remember when I had my first injection. I am now 78 so I think it was at least 20...reactions3replies
Nasal spray...I read somewhere that continued use of nasal spray can cause cataracts. I use nasal spray for allergies but not continuously. Still concerned, how much is too much to be...reactions1replyAwareness
Veleda Light Delivery System for dry mild ARMD...I have been diagnosed with mild dry ARMD, both eyes. Has anyone undergone this treatment and what is your experience. There is a lot of information on trials and private...reactions3repliesTreatment
Four Years Post-Diagnosis: That Long? Really?...Yes, 4 years and 1 month to be exact. I couldn’t remember the exact date, so I got my medical records from my first retina specialist: July 15, 2019, one...reactions2comments
My New Retina Specialist: The Honeymoon is Over...Recently I had my second date with my new retina specialist. He is looking after my dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I had high hopes for this date because the...reactions14comments
Salzmans eye disease...I’ve had salzmans for years that comes and goes. Right now it stays with me longer than in the past. I’m wondering if anyone has this problem and how they...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisCopingDiet & Nutrition
