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
Next step after F-A...I will be seeing my new doc on Monday. I think he will be doing this procedure (Fluorescein-angiography) but don't know for sure. I think the next step after whichever...reactions6repliesDiagnosisWet AMD
Is It Time To Visit a Low-Vision Center?...When a friend with macular degeneration told me she had an appointment at a Low-Vision Center (LVC), I was curious and followed up with her afterward to see what she...reactions6comments
Virgin River...It’s hard at times to cope and forget about AMD because the world is full of straight lines. I thought maybe a TV show my wife watches might be a...reactionsrepliesCoping
Name of procedure that puts dye into your arm...I was supposed to have this at my last exam. I changed docs and I think the new one will be doing this but I would like to know what...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Home Automation With Alexa, My New Best Friend...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. My smart television has Amazon Alexa, and I’ve been learning to use her. I...reactions6comments
Hope...I recently read an article by Mr. Matthew Kelly, a New York Times best-selling author, that really impacted me that day. The article presented generally, how do ordinary people living...reactions1comment
Active today"Despite my macular degeneration progression, I'm still able to _______"...Fill in the blank! Are you still able to do the things you love? Have you made your hobbies adaptable? Have you picked up a NEW hobby? We want to...reactions89repliesProgressionTips & Advice
Seeing small print...I experienced in the last two weeks the use of very small print-10 point or less to provide the information for surgery approval. Before admittance, I explained that I was...reactions3repliesCoping
My Wet AMD Eye Injection Routine: Tips and Tricks...Pre- and post-injection routine? It has taken me about 3 years, 2 doctors, and 1 terrific husband to develop a skill set that makes my visit for an eye injection...reactions51comments
Balance issues...I was diagnosed with Myopic Macular Degeneration a few years ago and have been very fortunate that it has not progressed much. However over the past couple of years my...reactions1replyEye InjectionMyopicAwareness
Is This Progression?...Everyone I know that has age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has a degree of fear of progression. Not only am I fearful I will have progression, I am fearful I may...reactions23comments
Traveling While I Can...Now that I know I have wet MD, I will "make hay while the sun shines". This old adage refers to the autumn of life and has helped me set...reactions8comments
Eye Injection Schedule...I've had around 10-12 injections so far. The very 1st one scared me to death to see the needle coming, but it did not hurt. Nor did my eye hurt...reactions4comments
Injection Routine Discussion Board ...For those with wet macular degeneration, fill in the blank: "My pre and post-eye injection routine looks like _____________"...reactions33repliesEye InjectionTips & Advice
Should MD be a Factor in Appliance Choices?...When the baking doesn’t turn out, blame the oven! When the Christmas turkey is not done on time, blame the oven! In my case, it WAS the oven’s fault. I...reactions3comments
Wet Diagnosis Last Year...Hi everyone, I haven't posted in a while but I had an eight-week hiatus and that was too long. Wednesday was diagnosed with the right eye now wet and now...reactionscomments
