Be Curious About Macular Degeneration...Ask questions — lots of questions. Never be reluctant to share your experiences about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or to voice your fears and concerns. This lesson was reinforced by...reactionscomments
What are some lingering questions you have? ...All questions are safe here. What would you like to know about macular degeneration? Post your question here and our health leaders will answer the best they can!...reactions87replies
Drug for Dry MD waiting for approval...I went to my RS today for my Eyelea and was supposed to get my first Syfovre in my dry eye. My doctor was involved in the Syfovre trials and...reactions7repliesTreatment
Is AMD only in wonen...My brother said he wasn't worried because men don't have AMD...reactions9replies
Syfovre...I am supposed to get my first Syfovre injection Monday when I go in for my Eyelea in the wet eye. I am concerned after reading some posts in the...reactions3repliesEye Injection
My Macular Degeneration Journey...In 2017, I went to my optometrist for my annual exam. I wasn’t experiencing any symptoms. After peering into my eyes, he said he saw something that didn’t look normal...reactionscomments
The Bright Side..."No one ever injured their eyesight by looking at the bright side of things.” - The Celtic Sage Grey Wolf (UK) Macular degeneration is a lot of things. It is...reactions1comment
Geographic Atrophy Diagnosis...I have had dry AMD for 10 years and recently I have been been diagnosed with AMD with geographic atrophy. I have joined the group hoping to hear from others...reactions1reply
Recently Diagnosed with Wet Macular Degeneration...I’m 61 years old and was just diagnosed with wet AMD and had my 1st Avastin injection. I did a lot of reading & research online when I found out...reactions7comments
Painful Side Effects from Injections...My problem is after the injection the pain can be dreadful like glass cutting my eye , there is one lady who does the injection and I get no after...reactions1reply
Dry Macular Degeneration: Introduce Yourself!...Have you been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration? Introduce yourself to the community! - When were you diagnosed? - How have you managed the condition? - Have you been able...reactions75repliesDry AMD
Dry Macular Degeneration has ruined my life...Diagnosed about 20 years ago. Very mild case. 2 yrs ago I started losing my detail vision and couldn't drive at night. I have been to 3 Retina Specialists as...reactions4repliesCopingDry AMDInsurance & Disability
Preservation AREDSs 2 Question...I am wondering if any of you taking AREDs (the preparation with 80 mg zinc) have noticed a drop in any of your blood cell counts? There are a few...reactions1replySide EffectsVitamins & Supplements
My Diagnosis Journey: Christine...At a very early age, I knew that I saw things differently than most. I vividly remember going to the school nurse’s office each year to complete the vision test...reactions12comments
Permanent eyeliner...Is it safe to have permanent eyeliner tattoo in macular degeneration condition? Thank you...reactions1replyTreatment
coping...My insurance company has determined with start with step therapy and Avastin. That concerns me. Should I be concerned? How could I communicate with insurance company?...reactions3repliesCopingInsurance & Disability
My Diagnosis Story: Wendy...Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by my optometrist. I was about 60 at the time. At this memorable visit, the optometrist advised me...reactions19comments
A larger monitor screen...Good Morning 🌞 I'm writing to help my 86 year old mother who was diagnosed with macular degeneration about five years ago. She's doing pretty good. She likes to go...reactions6replies
My Diagnosis Story: Linda...It's my 10-year anniversary with macular degeneration! It’s hard to believe it’s been over 10 years since I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There have been many highs...reactions2comments