Medication for AMDI was diagnosed with dry AMD in 2020. About 2 years ago my eyes had progressed to wet AMD in the left...reactionscomments
Dry to Wet in One EyeMy one eye has gone from dry to wet. I'm happy because now I'm getting an Eylea shot. And already, after 2...reactionscomments
Wild Ride Mentally and PhysicallyI have had eye problems for years — keratosis and astigmatism. My macula had been getting worse; then, last June, in 5...reactionscomments
My AMD JourneyI was diagnosed with wet AMD about 3 years ago and started injections in my right eye the same day. Initially I...reactionscomments
Very FortunateSeveral years ago, my ophthalmologist told me I had the beginning of macular degeneration. My mother had it so I guess it’s...reactionscomments
Wet AMD JourneyI have been getting Avastin injections in each eye for about or almost 3 years. A good majority of them are almost...reactionscomments
Hope for the Best, Prepare...I was diagnosed at 50. My grandma was diagnosed at 70, so I was quite surprised. I was stable for a long...reactionscomments
Injection Side EffectsI had my second injection recently and experienced a TIA which resulted in memory loss for a few hours. Fortunately, I am...reactionscomments
Still in Complete ShockI'm 84 and have had peripheral neuropathy for 10 years. I was diagnosed with macular degeneration about three weeks ago. I'd never...reactionscomments
BetadineI don't mean to be pessimistic, but I will never have Betadine applied again. It was agonizing. No amount of rinsing gel...reactionscomments
Eyesight Getting Worse and WorseI've been getting shots in my left eye for about six months and one time in my right eye also. My eyesight...reactions4comments
Adapt, AdaptI have wet AMD. I have had it for 5 years. I'm 78. I had Avastin injections for 2 years, then 2+...reactions1comment
Wet AMD TreatmentI am receiving Eylea — right eye. I am on a 4-week schedule as RA is keeping a lid on any advancement...reactions5comments
Still Seeing!I am 70 years old and was diagnosed with wet AMD 3 years ago. It has affected me in that my vision...reactionscomments
Recent Geographic Atrophy DiagnosisI have had AMD for 13 years and getting injections in left eye for wet about every 2-3 months. However, I have...reactions1comment
Newly DiagnosedI was diagnosed 5 months ago despite taking lutein for at least 10 years. I also started taking AREDS2 about a year...reactions2comments
Dealing With AMD and Hearing LossThe last story I read here was sad. She said that she just didn't want to take more of the doctor's time...reactions2comments
Betadine ReactionI have wet AMD in both eyes. I am allergic to Betadine. EXTREME PAIN. I am 78 and I have NEVER experienced...reactionscomments
4 Years of InjectionsI really enjoy this website, though I am a British in the UK. I have dry AMD in one eye and wet...reactions1comment
Surprise Diagnosis!I was 75 years old at the time and had never noticed any unusual issues with my vision other than needing glasses/contacts...reactionscomments
