Depth Perception Change

By CommunityMembera73356

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About fifteen years age I was diagnosed with wet and dry MD.

I received an extremely painful shot in my eye to stop the bleeding, From then I went to once a month injections, but the damage was done. I have a large grey spot in the middle of my right eye.

The bleeding has stopped (so far) and that is good news, but is ion is not good at all in that eye. I had bleeding in my left eye as well, but apparently we caught. That before I lost any vision.

Now I am plagued with severe loss of depth perception and I have not been able to drive for the last five years. That is a terrible loss for me because I WAS a very independent person. I enjoy reading but I have to have large print.

I have been reading some other experience on this forum and there seems to some treatment available although my doctor has not advised me on any of these treatments. How do I find out if there is anything that can be done for me? I would appreciate any information that might help me.

Thank you in advance for any knowledge others may have.

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Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
<inline-mention username="CommunityMembera73356" user-id="8659350"/> you have certainly had a lot going on with your eyes. Depth perception is a problem for many in our community. Regarding any newer treatments, your doctor is the best one to ask about this. The newer treatments we have discussed in this community are injections for dry macular degeneration. They are designed to slow progression, not restore lost vision, and they aren't a cure. They are called Syfovre and Izervay. There are newer injections for wet macular degeneration called Vabysmo and Eylea HD. Some community members have found these work better for them than older medications. I hope this gives you some ideas about what to discuss with your doctor. Best wishes, Wendy, Patient Leader.
Sarabee Member
Yes, I am planning to give up driving for that same reason. It will be a wrench, as you know. The other problem is that I have always enjoyed walking, and it now is difficult for me unless the walk is quite level and smooth. Going down steps is especially hard. I am wondering if a walking stick would help.
1. CommunityMember3f9252 Member
 <inline-mention username="Sarabee" user-id="4136541"/> I stopped walking in the neighborhood for that exact reason, now I go early in the morning and I walk in my super Walmart store. I’m thinking that if I fall in there, at least someone will be around and when I go early in the morning, there’s hardly anybody there. I am going to continue to do this until I can no longer drive. My kids have a treadmill, but they’re afraid that I might hurt myself, so that is out of the question.
2. Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember3f9252" user-id="6889896"/> I think that is a very good idea. My local shopping centre has one continuous walkway spiralling around gradually from the ground floor to the top floor. They actually have a walking group that walks early every morning. You get the benefit of cover from the elements, toilets, and a drink afterwards if you like. Wendy, Patient Leader.
Davey Member
I was diagnosed with wet MD about 18 years ago. I have been receiving injections of 4 different medications and have finally arrived at Vabysmo and now I am up to 13 weeks between injections. What a relief. My vision is stable and I have found an ophthalmologist that is great to work with. 
1. Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 <inline-mention username="Davey" user-id="4771288"/> you've certainly been on a journey with your eyes! 18 years is a long while to have the shots. Thank goodness they've been improving them all the time. You're lucky to have found a good doctor and for your vision be stable. Long may it be so! Best wishes, Wendy, Patient Leader.
jake7777777 Member
How do you do other activities when all you think about is your eyes
1. Sharon Moore Moderator
 <inline-mention username="jake7777777" user-id="9745433"/> I have been living with macular degeneration for 10 years. I think about it only when I run into a task I can’t do because of my vision. The I find a way to do whatever needs to be done. It takes a lot of adaptations. Warmly, Sharon Moore patient leader