What Does Syfovre Mean for You?...February 12, 2016, 7 years ago, I was diagnosed as legally blind. While the words were not these, to me, the sentiment was the same: “You have advanced, dry age-related...reactions9comments
Central Serous Retinopathy...I got diagnosis with Central Serous Retinopathy 6 months ago and still looking for answers. I went to several doctors and still not sure how to deal with this diseases...reactionsreplies
Reading...I read using my tablet with the print enlarged has anyone been told by their doctor that the light from these devices is bad for your macular degeneration....reactions1replyAwareness
Thought Distortions Make Macular Degeneration Harder...Thought distortions make macular degeneration harder. If you think at all, you have developed thought distortions. Some are minor annoyances while others are far more serious that interfere with daily...reactionscomments
Eye Vitamins...Has anyone used Areds 2 or Vision Alive Max and found that they actually help....reactions16repliesVitamins & Supplements
eye drops & the drive home...I don't know about the rest of you...but when the doctor/assistant tells me I CAN drive home (with sunglasses) after getting drops...I want to tell him that yes, I can...reactions19repliesWet AMDEye InjectionDry AMD
A Letter to Macular Degeneration...If you could write a letter to your macular degeneration, what would you say? Use this thread as an opportunity to vent. This is a safe space for you....reactions3repliesAwarenessMental Health
Who has macular degeneration that has stabilized?...Is it possible to have the intermediate stage of dry macular degeneration and it NOT get any worse? Mine has been stable for awhile but my Retina Specialist says it...reactions9replies
How Many Eye Doctors is Enough?...Nearly five years ago, as my dry macular degeneration progressed to the intermediate stage, I made the decision to switch to a Retina Specialist (from my Ophthalmologist) and now see...reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
Reading with AMD: Review of Victor Reader Stratus 4M...In previous articles, I’ve mentioned my friend who is not just legally blind, but almost completely blind. She has provided many tips on how to make living alone possible when...reactions8comments
My Family’s MD Journey...I am 70. I have one wet eye and one dry eye. I’ve just recently started getting shots (I’ve only gotten four). My dad started our family history of macular...reactions2comments
Persistent Wet AMD Injections...I’ve had 18 monthly injections so far. Avastin at first, followed by Eylea, and the last few have been Lucentis. The consultant said it’s particularly recalcitrant. The senior nurse who...reactions10comments
Accepting the Diagnosis...I was visiting my eye doctor for new glasses, as my vision at 85 was changing each year. He told me I needed to see a Retina specialist, but didn't...reactions2comments
Finding Credible Health Information...There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...reactions1comment
Wet AMD Caught Early...I am a retired ophthalmologist so when I first noticed metamorphopsia (visual distortion of straight lines), I quickly contacted my retinologist. He confirmed that there was wet AMD just beginning...reactions3comments
Looking for hope but in the wrong places...Hi. My dad has been suffering from this disease for 10 years. His left eye is stable with the shots and the right eye is too far gone. He is...reactions1reply
How Many Injections?...Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this site. I am 68, and about a year ago I was diagnosed with macular degeneration in both my eyes. The left...reactions1comment
How many injections?...Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this site. I am 68, and about a year ago I was diagnosed with macular degeneration in both my eyes. The left...reactionsreplies
Sometimes You Gotta Laugh...Life lessons gleaned from living with this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration are many. From the early days of diagnosis, accessing the damage done from the onset of the bleeds...reactions5comments
