blood in the eye for about 3 weeks following the injection...I suffer from a huge blood hemorrhage for about 3 weeks after every injection. It is not painful. The doctor told me it is because I get a blood thinner...reactions4replies
Myopic Macular Degeneration...About 3 years ago, my opthalmologist first diagnosed myopic macular degeneration. I had been seeing him 3 times a year due to glaucoma. At first, I thought he meant age-related...reactions1comment
Wet AMD – Family Issue?...While on a visit overseas about 18 months ago I found that I don’t see well in my left eye. I was sure that it is cataracts as I am...reactions1comment
23andme was first warning ...I did 23andme years ago and the only worrying issue was one AMD variant. Years later I was diagnosed and I remembered the test. Then my right eye turned to...reactions1reply
Correlation Between Painkillers & AMD?...I am a healthy and active 73 year old woman. I don't smoke or drink and never have. I was diagnosed with the early stages of dry macular degeneration about...reactions2comments
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
