Izervay, Medicare and Drug Cost...My 3rd Izervay injections are in a few days. I am on Medicare and have an advantage plan. Due to the high cost to me ($890 per visit - 2...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Can lifestyle changes help slow the progression of Macular Degeneration?...Yes, lifestyle changes can significantly slow the progression of Macular Degeneration. Key steps include: Eating a nutrient-rich diet: Focus on leafy greens, fish high in omega-3s, and foods with zinc...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
Foveomacular Vitelliform Dystrophy...Is there anyone on this forum that has been diagnosed with adult onset foveomacular vitelliform dystrophy? I recently went to a retina specialist and apparently that's what i have. I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
Light sensitivity ...I have wet and dry in both eyes. I’ve been getting shots in my right eye for 10 years and in my left eye for 6 years. My right eye...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
My New Pre-Injection Routine for Wet AMD...There are quite a few steps we can take before our injection for wet macular degeneration to make things easier. We tend to think more about how we’ll cope during...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is there something you love about your doctor's technique?...I've realized that even in my office of six or so specialists, they all have their own procedures for injections. I went to one doctor for a year or two...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Learning How to See...Myopic macular degeneration is here to stay, unfortunately. My diagnosis was in the spring of 2019. I have always had a challenging time seeing. I got my first pair of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seven Years With Wet AMD...Seven years with wet AMD and to be honest I don't give it a thought between injections, which I get every month to six weeks. I receive Vabysmo in both...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Red light therapy glasses ...New treatment coming our way . improves some vision and stops progressing.anybody hear of this....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Recently diagnosed with Macular Degeneration...Has anyone had tried the generic of Areds 2?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Preventing Macular Degeneration: Key Habits to Protect Your Vision...Macular degeneration, especially age-related (AMD), is a major cause of vision loss in older adults. While there's no cure, lifestyle changes may reduce risk and slow progression. Key steps include:...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & Advice
Injection Protocol for EyleaHD...My dry AMD just turned to wet in my right eye. I got my second shot of EyleaHD yesterday, and the doctor said to come back in six weeks. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEye InjectionNewly Diagnosed
A Big Decision: Should I Try the Port Delivery System for Wet AMD?...In a previous article, I shared how I was offered a place in a clinical trial. I had returned ahead of schedule to my retina specialist (RS) because I noticed...Reactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Wet amd and geographic atrophy...I have wet amd in my left eye and intermediate dry amd in my right eye. I had my first Eylea injection in my left eye. I have read that...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Changing to Vabysmo...I'm thinking of asking my RS to change me from Eylea to Vabysmo (if appropriate) to try to get a longer break between shots. Has anyone's doctor changed them to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTreatmentWet AMDEye Injection
Makuladegeneration AMD trocken...Ganz neu für mich, suche Austausch....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Macular Dystrophy...I may have posted this before but like my eye sight, do not remember. Anyone else have this condition and does the AREDS 2 vitamine help with it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
How to "ACE" Macular Degeneration...When it comes to macular degeneration, it’s not always easy to keep a positive attitude. Some days are better than others, and when the going gets tough, it helps to...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Mysterious Objects Block My Vision...It started a few months after I fell and injured my head. I required emergency surgery for a head wound. I started seeing a bright orange light that wouldn't go...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My second shot...I had my second shot this past Friday. With the first shot, I didn’t feel a thing. With this second shot, I felt just a little pain. The doctor said...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
