AMD Improvement With No Treatment...In early March 23 I was diagnosed with wet AMD in both eyes and was advised by my ophthalmologist to start injections into both eyes. In the last 3 months...reactions2comments
Geographic Atrophy: Feeling Less Alone...I just saw a commercial about GA (geographic atorphy) and looked it up and found out it's an advanced case of MD. Each case of AMD is different and when...reactions1comment
Chris...My husband has macular degeration wet type, has had 10, treatmend with eyelea, and is hasn't helped his eye sight, I also brought sight care tablets from America 3months worth...reactionsreplies
Injection Problems...I have had wet AMD in both eyes for 19 years and have injections every two months, in spite of that they have deteriorated over the years with scarring and...reactions1comment
Vision ...I have macular degranulation in both eyes . At this time I get a shot in one eye and the other has been stable for about three years. My vision...reactions5replies
Dry AMD...I have been treated with wet AMD for 4 years now. I get an injection every six weeks in my left eye and one every 12 weeks in my right...reactions3comments
Sight or Hearing? Pick One...“Would you rather lose your sight or hearing?” is how it would start. It was usually late at night, in someone’s dorm room, when we should have been working on...reactions6comments
Early Progression with MD...I was diagnosed this March 2023 as early stage dry macular degeneration. Because I wasn't seeing clearly out either power of my bifocals, I went back to my opthamalogist. She...reactions2comments
Fading Drusen?...I was recently told by my doctor that my drusen were "fading". He indicated that this sometimes happens. He did not elaborate beyond that and I regret not having asked...reactions2repliesAwareness
Essential oils...Has anyone tried essential oils. I don’t know weather to believe articles or not...reactions7replies
Community Views: Support for People Living With Dry Macular Degeneration...If you have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration, you may be experiencing a range of emotions that include anxiety, confusion, sadness, or disappointment. You may be wondering what your...reactions9comments
Asking for special accommodations...Do you find it difficult to ask for special accommodations while living with low vision? Do you find it easy or difficult to ask a stranger for help in a...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Don’t Suffer in Silence. Speak Up!...I have had dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for 8 years now. In the early years after diagnosis, there was very little effect on my daily life. Four years ago...reactions6comments
Changes in Vision ...Have you experienced changes in vision recently? If so, what advice would you give to someone who is experiencing changes for the first time? Share your thoughts, tips, and more...reactions15repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Share Your Experience with Macular Degeneration ...Share Your Experience with Macular Degeneration - Paid Online Interview ($110) Savvy Cooperative is looking for people who have been diagnosed with macular degeneration. DETAILS 1 hour virtual interview REQUIREMENTS...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Zinc levels high when taking Areds2?...Has anyone had their zinc levels tested when using the Areds2? Did it come back too high? Mine recently came back at 101 which is in range but the upper...reactions1replyVitamins & Supplements
October is Blindness Awareness Month: What should everyone know?...This month we're looking to raise awareness about living with blindness and low vision. If there was one thing you'd like to share with the world about living with low...reactions15replies
My Wet Macular Degeneration Story...I am 75 yrs old and have wet macular degeneration. I always had issues with lightning bolts and floaters in my eyes. My eyes have always been sensitive to light...reactions6comments
GA: Geographic Atrophy...I recently heard what GA stands for: geographic atrophy. It is a very bad thing. I guess it is the end of macular degeneration. I am petrified by this. I...reactions4comments
Your Retina Specialists Doctor's etiquette ...I have read a few blogs about the doc's you see...some with good bedside manners and yet more without social skills. We, the client, do not realize just how few...reactionsrepliesEye Injection
