My Long AMD Journey...My AMD (age-related macular degeneration) happened overnight… one day my vision was fine… the next day the vision in my left eye was like looking at squiggly steps. My ophthalmologist...reactionscomments
What tools or methods do you use to monitor your vision at home?...How often do you use your Amsler Grid? Everyone has a different routine. What's yours?...reactions10repliesProgression
Pegcetacoplan Side Effect Hunting...For the past year and a half, I have been in a new study. The title is... wait for it... A Phase 3, Open-Label. Multi Centered Extension Study to Evaluate...reactions6comments
Posterior cataract needing surgery on my left eye which has age related detaching retina already...Need some encouragement. Because it's my best vision eye they have to operate. My right eye with the drusen that I can't focus out of is actually my best seeing...reactionsreplies
Eye Injection Success...I had injections for almost 2 years until I no longer needed them. Injections were painless and had no after-effects. They were able to stop the bleeding in my eye....reactions3comments
Long Strange Trip...My eye journey began in 1992, at age 32, with wavy lines and distortion. The retinal specialist said I was young, but he diagnosed AMD (macular degeneration). However, it was...reactions2comments
Diagnosed Earlier in Life...I've had macular degeneration for some time. The wet one and I've known about it since I was 35 or so and now it's getting worse. I don't see out...reactions1comment
Surprise, I have MD!...I went to renew my driver's license and could not pass the test. Found out I had macular degeneration (MD); I had no idea. I went to an eye specialist...reactions1comment
My AMD story...Hi, I am Mitzi I found out I got AMD 2019, but the eye doctor wasn't treating my eyes right. My eyes were hurting more. I had to change my...reactions1comment
Trying to Keep My Vision...By the time I noticed that I could no longer see from my right eye it had developed scar tissue and the shots didn’t help. After 2 years my left...reactions1comment
MD + Dry Eyes...I’ll be 77 in April. Was diagnosed with MD (macular degeneration) about 5 years ago. It’s staying dry, and manageable, although my vision is going downhill. So frustrating. But even...reactionscomments
Dry macular degeneration ...I was in shock when my eye doctor told me the year before that I was fine. She had me begin using PreserVision AREDS. I researched and that was all...reactionsrepliesSymptoms
My MD Journey...I was diagnosed with dry AMD (macular degeneration) when I was 44. I’m now 69. About 10 years ago it progressed to wet MD in both eyes. My right eye...reactions4comments
The Daily Not Knowing of AMD...I was diagnosed with dry AMD (macular degeneration) in both eyes during a routine eye exam in 2021. I was 70. My oldest sister had wet AMD and when I...reactions1comment
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise Routine...Improving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, whether you have macular degeneration or not. Walking, swimming, or dancing can help you build a healthier heart, improve your well-being...reactionscomments
What Do You Like About Your Eyes?...What do I like about my own eyes? That is a very interesting question, especially considering my diagnosis of Myopic Macular Degeneration. The process of finding anything positive may sound...reactions6comments
MD in one eye...Does anyone here have advanced MD in just one eye? Is that even possible?...reactions2repliesDry AMDWet AMD
Beta-blockers and AMD...I just read that vasodilators, i.e., beta-blockers have been implicated in causing macular degeneration. A long-term study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, spanning 1988 to 2013, found...reactions7repliesDry AMDWet AMD
The FDA has approved the first treatment for advanced dry macular degeneration (geographic atropy)...For the first time, a treatment for geographic atrophy, the advanced form of dry macular degeneration, has been approved by the FDA. It involves regular eye injections. If you have...reactions2repliesDry AMDTreatment
Medicare coverage for Vabysmo?...Don't know if this is what I will be treated with but just wondering if anyone knows if it is covered. Thanks....reactions2repliesEye InjectionTreatmentWet AMD
