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...reactions2repliesVitamins & 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
When Being Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration is Good News — Really! ...Never could I imagine EVER thinking a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) would be GOOD news... until my friend called with this exciting news following an exam by a retina...reactionscomments
Glaucoma along with advanced AMD (GA stage)...Hi all, I am new to this forum and would like an opinion from the experts here. My father has glaucoma in both eyes and unfortunately, by the time it...reactions6replies
It's Important to Perform How You Practice...One of my favorite mantras in life is, “It is important to finish what I start.” I use that phrase literally and figuratively in all aspects of my life, whether...reactions2comments
Wet AMD at 32...I started wearing glasses for myopia when I was 9. By the time I was 17 my prescription was about -13 in both eyes. It wasn’t a problem; I found...reactions3comments
Does a concussion cause Macular degeneration ...Two weeks before I got my eyes tested I triped over my dog. I got a concussion. Would this cause my retina to show Macular Degeneration?...reactions1reply
Complement Inhibitors...Geographic atrophy (GA) is the name for the later stages of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). GA impacts your central vision and typically affects both eyes. Complement inhibitors are a...
Coping with Dry AMD...I have dry AMD in my right eye. What can I do to try to keep it from getting worse or turning into wet AMD? I take AREDS-2 as directed...reactions1replyCopingDry AMDTreatment
Help for single person...I can't drive at night anymore and need ideas for help other than Uber and such. I've had to give up so much in last year due to dry Degeneration...reactions1replyCopingDepressionDry AMD
Facing Uncertainties and Decisions With Macular Degeneration...They say "timing is everything," but with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), nothing is certain. There are many decisions to make, and it’s difficult to get the timing right. One decision...reactions9comments
When To Get a Second Opinon...When you were diagnosed with macular degeneration, when did you decide to get a second opinion? What was this appointment like? Confusing? Helpful? Share with us here!...reactions74repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Charles bonet syndrome ...My 97 yrs old mother has dry Amd and has horrible hallucinations is there anything I can do to help her...reactions1reply
Our Prime Purpose in Life..."Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them." - The Dalai Lama Lately I have become more...reactionscomments
What It’s Like to Live With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration...Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in people over age 55. There are 2 types: wet and dry. The dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...reactions8comments
Eye drops...What are the best eye drops for daily use? My ophthalmologist now only sees me every four months for Eylea injections...reactions1reply
Work place stress vs MD...Does stress contribute to the disease progressing...reactions3repliesAwareness
