May is Healthy Vision Month! ...What are you doing this month to protect your eyes? Think: - Favorite sunglasses? - Favorite hat? - Favorite supplements? Share with us here and feel free to share any...reactions3repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Shots for dry AMD...I will have my first shot in June. I have 2 retina docs. One totally believes in the new shot one would do it for me if I wanted it...reactions32replies
Nearsightedness Macular Degeneration...I had my eye exam with my cataract specialist the other day. I questioned her about this new injection for Dry MD. She told me in my case because mine...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDry AMD
Preparing for onset...Hi all. I am new. Great to have a forum like this. Thankyou. A few weeks back my ophthalmologist said she has good news and bad news… I have Drusen...reactions6replies
Clinical Trial for dry AMD...Hello, there is a trial currently underway for patients with the dry form of AMD. Additional information can be found here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05447650?term=i-Lumen&draw=2&rank=1...reactionsrepliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical TrialsDry AMD
Worry Discussion Board...What are your biggest worries with macular degeneration? Use this as a "venting session" and an opportunity to get things off your chest. This is a safe space!...reactions12repliesTips & AdviceMental Health
What is better, Bilberry or turmeric...I'm taking AREDS now and would like to add one more weapon. If you folks had to decide between bilberry or turmeric which one would you pick and why....reactions14repliesDiet & Nutrition
Monet & Macular Degeneration...The famous Impressionist artist, Monet, had serious vision challenges, yet he created masterpieces from what he saw. Following is an excerpt from a poem written about his challenges, which he...reactions5comments
Should I Stop AREDs Supplements?...I was a little taken back by one member's story. She said she stop taking zinc which is part of the AREDS formula because she feared it may be harmful...reactions14comments
Does high levels of vitamine E and zinc cause prostate cancer...The question is in the title. Interested in what men may think. My doctor said take AREDS2 that it will help with AMD so I did. Now after 2 years...reactions1replyAwareness
Our Five Senses...While our 5 senses work independently, they ultimately collaborate to help us understand and navigate the world. When some of your senses are impaired, it's easier to notice how your...reactionscomments
My New Normal...I am almost eighty and have wet MD for the last 20 yrs. I received injections every month for 2 years. I have now stabilized and do not receive injections...reactions1comment
Ask the Health Leader: It's Not Always Easy to Ask for Help...Whether it's the support of loved ones or encouragement from online support groups like this one, asking for help is difficult for many of us. We feel like we should...reactions2comments
Richard Eyes: Diagnosed with Dry MD...I was told that I have both eyes with dry macular degeneration. They are both in the center although it doesn't affect me too much. I have trouble with small...reactions5comments
My Vision Story...My eye doctor informed me on Tuesday of last week that he sees a hole in my left eye and that I must see a specialist to receive shots for...reactions2comments
It Just Got Worse...I had suffered from cataracts for several years and suffered from decreasing vision. I finally had both cataracts removed. Not hold the result, in fact, my vision was still blurred...reactions4comments
Living with MD & Feeling Taken Care Of...I was diagnosed 3 years ago. My sight is very poor right now and growing worse. Fortunately, one of our daughters lives with us and does most all the housework...reactions1comment
No Longer Stable – What’s Next?...I was diagnosed with early dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at age 66. It didn’t come as a big surprise since both my Mom and sister had wet macular degeneration...reactions31comments
Just diagnosed with fairly advanced dry MD...I see a lot of shadows flitting across my field if vision, but can still read my iPad pretty easily. With time, will this develop into a big black spot...reactions7repliesDry AMD
Driving Blind...My good buddy Jodi took me to Wills Eye Hospital in Philly Tuesday. No worries. It was a good thing and, even though I have not written that page yet...reactions2comments
