Past, Future, Present — With Macular Degeneration...As 1 year ends with a new year on the horizon, our thoughts turn to the past and the future, but where the real gift lies is in the PRESENT!...reactionscomments
Anyone have people pop into view?...I was just diagnosed with Stage2/3 dry Macular Degeneration last month. I have been uncomfortable in stores for a while, with people “popping” into view suddenly. Anyone have this happen?...reactions3replies
Doing What We Can With What We Have..."Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Believe you can and you’re halfway there. It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have...reactions2comments
Barby Ingle...About the Columnist: Barby Ingle is a reality personality living with multiple rare and chronic diseases. Barby is a chronic pain educator, patient advocate, motivational speaker, and best-selling author on...
Dry AMD...I have dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy in my right eye.I have had 2 shots of Izervay in my right eye with problems.I get a shot every 4 weeks....reactions4replies
Enjoying the Holidays...My enjoyment is within my mind, body, and spirit. I love Christmas because of the meaning. I hang a stocking for Jesus on my fireplace and fill it with notes...reactionscomments
Progress Report - One dry and one wet ...Indeed - the story of two eyes. Dry eye - "perfect" says the RS. Glad to hear that for sure. Wet eye - 5 injections have stabilized. So back to...reactions7repliesEye Injection
Cold Weather Eyes...Do you find that cold weather affects your eyes or makes you more aware of your AMD symptoms? How do you manage this?...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Progress Report: My Geographic Atrophy Treatment...On October 24, I went to my retina specialist for my fifth Izervay injection. It’s been quite a year after getting my diagnosis of geographic atrophy (GA) last year. At diagnosis...reactions26comments
Retina Specialist vs. Ophthalmologist...I have been seeing an ophthalmologist for the past few years for my dry AMD. Is there any advantage of seeing a retina specialist? I see a lot of posts...reactions1reply
What If?...If I could ever get the chance to change the way my life could be, I find myself wondering what I would alter. Living with my diagnosis of myopic macular...reactions2comments
My Dry AMD story...When I was in my early forties, my optometrist told me that I had drusen. I had no idea at the time what these were. He said they were the...reactionscomments
Finding Support in a Crisis...Life with geographic atrophy (GA) is a challenge. That is especially true in times of crisis. My husband started having chest pressure recently. He has a history of hiatal hernia...reactions8comments
Morning Before Injections...I use a neti pot to wash my nasal passages, which helps clear my sinuses. This helps a lot to eliminate pressure, therefore making the injections not as painful....reactionscomments
AMD and GA: Genetics, Lifestyle, or Chance?...The risk factors for macular degeneration are a frequent topic of interest among our MacularDegeneration.net community members and Facebook community. I have heard more than 1 person lamenting an age-related...reactions10comments
Eye Injection Aftercare...I have been getting injections for over 5 years starting with my left eye, then both eyes for two years, and now just in my right eye for wet AMD...reactions2comments
Biosimilars for Macular Degeneration...Biosimilars are a type of drug that may be a good option for some people with macular degeneration. They may be able to replace the biologic drugs that are often...
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...reactions7replies
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...reactionsrepliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1replySymptoms
