Scar tissue from injections...Has anyone developed scar tissue in the eye from injections? How long, or how many injections did it take for the scar tissue to form? Did you have to discontinue...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesEye InjectionTreatmentWet AMD
My Routine to Prevent Eye Infection...When I was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration and in the years since, I was never concerned about eye injections or infection. After all, there was previously no treatment for... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Levodopa for aMD...Does anyone know of an Ophthalmologist that will prescribe Levodopa? Can you get the medication without a prescription in Mexico?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesProgressionResearch & Clinical Trials
April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month ...April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month! Tell us about a woman with eye disease who inspires you and/or Tell us about a woman in your life who has...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Decision Day: Choosing Treatment for Geographic Atrophy...I was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, also known as geographic atrophy (GA), in July 2023. I immediately talked to my retina specialist about Syfovre, the first-ever treatment for... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 10 Reasons for Hope With Dry AMD...I definitely have hope for my future with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of my hope is static. It’s probably more like optimism — for example, hoping that scientists will... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Precious Eyes...I take Presser Vision 2xs a day as prescribed by my doctor. I also check my eyes with the chart given me 3xs a week to make sure everything is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Have My Marbles - Let’s Play!...I am blessed beyond words as I welcome my 95th birthday next month. A reminder each morning is that I have a choice as to how I will move through... By CommunityMember7cc8be1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Depth Perception Change...About fifteen years age I was diagnosed with wet and dry MD. I received an extremely painful shot in my eye to stop the bleeding, From then I went to... By CommunityMembera733561 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
FeaturedIzervay injections for dry AMD...I received 2 Izervay injections this year and my vision got very blurry. I am very upset after reading the trial about 10 % had that happen. I stopped the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesDry AMD
Anyone else have macular dystrophy ...My eye doctor said I do not have AMD, I have macular dystrophy which is an inherited disorder. He left the room so did not have enough time to ask...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisDry AMD
Stroke and injections...I have been getting injections since 2/23. This past Monday I had a stroke. I am on Plavix which I have to take for 30 days then 5 days later...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesEye InjectionSide Effects
My GA Journey...I am just trying to set up to submit…I will come back. I was diagnosed in February 2020, just as the pandemic arrived. I have participated numerous clinical studies and... By Quinnadola1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Betadine...Polls that I have read indicate that 3% of people W/AMD who get injections have an ADVERSE reaction to Betadine. I am one them. My Retina Specialist has told me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAwarenessCoping
Reversing the Negativity of Macular Degeneration...Of course, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can bring you down. Realizing it’s an incurable, progressive disease that could leave you only with peripheral vision can look pretty bleak. A... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Reflections From the Waiting Room...It has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month checkup. I can honestly say I have not... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
injections for wet macular...i have been getting injections for my wet macular for over 3 years now. I was on lucentis which was very helpful. I was then changed to byooviz with no...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesEye Injection
eye injection...I have received injections in my left eye for 2 years with just feeling pressure. Just received first injection in right eye. Betadine swab burned in right eye but never...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesEye Injection
What are your recommendations for assistive technology?...Hi! I was reading about the E-Sight glasses. I come from a middle-income household. And I wanted to know how worth it are the E-Sight glasses? Are they more for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
Eye drops ...My mother would like to know which eye drops other people with md are using for dry eyes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies