Surprise Diagnosis...When I noticed I could not see my husband's face across the table one night, both of us said, "Macular degeneration!" My mom was diagnosed with macular degeneration and shared...reactions1comment
Good News!...I went for my 4th shot yesterday. I looked at my "pictures" and the bleed is gone! I am on a 6-week schedule now for shots (instead of 4 weeks)...reactions2comments
Cataract Disappointment...Well after 10 years of getting injections every four weeks in both eyes, my specialist decided it was time to remove my cataracts. They didn’t bother me and I felt...reactions6comments
Pre-Shot Procedure...Most of my issues have been with the pre-shot prep. I have been scratched a number of times when the techs check my pressures. Shots have become routine with very...reactionscomments
Model of Change...It is Sunday morning of Thanksgiving “vacation”. I go back to work Tuesday. I have been a lazy, old slug these past few days. However, I did have things I...reactionscomments
Cataract Surgery and Myopic MD...I have read a several articles on having cataract surgery with Myopic Macular Degeneration. A few stated your wet Macular Degeneration could get worse. Others state it has no effect...reactions2repliesMyopicWet AMD
How To Balance Eating for Wellness and the Holidays...I know, I know… leftover Halloween treats don't exactly scream healthy. Mostly, they’re screaming, ‘Eat me, I’m delicious!’ I don’t know about you, but for some reason, holiday treats are...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Should I see a specialist?...I was recently diagnosed with early-stage dry AMD (lots and lots of drusen but no visual changes). I'm 52. My drusen were only found because I told my optometrist that...reactions6repliesNewly Diagnosed
Research on Stem Cell Transplants for Dry AMD...When you have a chronic condition with no treatment, it is natural to feel frustrated. Many people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) wonder when a treatment will be available...reactions1comment
A Nervous Beginner!...I just found this site today and am in the early stages of dry MD. The only medical information my ophthalmologist gave me was to take those AREDS2 capsules which...reactions2comments
Wet Macular - LED dot matrix displays...Has anyone else have serious problems seeing the LED displays on microwaves, buses, information screens that are various colours? I just cant see them any more....reactions1reply
My New Glasses...My new glasses came in the mail a couple of months ago, but I wanted to give them a real trial period before I shared my thoughts with you. This...reactions3comments
Diagnosis...Had a central part of vision lost, went to three specialists, said that the vision was lost and nothing could be done and 'probably' done by trauma. I have had...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Changes...The year I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration was 2019. Through a routine eye exam, this journey started. After carefully examining my eyes, my optometrist strongly advised that I...reactionscomments
New drug, Vabysmo, for wet AMD...Does anyone have any experience with the new drug, Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa), for wet AMD?...reactions3repliesWet AMD
Community Views: Colors May Fade...In our community, it is important to talk about how macular degeneration progression can affect us mentally and physically. Progression can look different for everyone. But one common symptom of...reactions2comments
Putting Up With Negative Visuals for Reading...I've had wet AMD for 16 years, but my vision has remained stable with eye injections and an equivalent that matches my DNA as a modification of PreServision. My issue...reactions2comments
Laser Procedure?...I read Sharon Moore's story about multiple complications and was surprised to learn the use of lasers. I asked my doc about using it for my cataracts and he told...reactions1comment
Three Different Diagnoses...Around age 69 I had cataract surgery on my left eye. 1 week after surgery I had an eye stroke in that left eye. My macula had swelled and blood...reactions5comments
