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Frustrated With Loss of Eyesight

I was diagnosed with dry MD about 10 years ago. Then I had my cataracts removed. It was like a miracle. My eyesight was 20/20. Then things started to get blurry about a year later. So they told me I needed the YAG laser procedure.

Finding the right eye specialist

But after that, my eyesight continued to get worst. I went to 2 different retina specialists who told me it wasn't the MD that was causing my deteriorating eyesight. One said I had dry eye and told me to buy certain eye drops and use them all the time. The other said my MD was very mild and he was stumped on what was causing my deterioration.

So next week, I have another appt with a big-time specialist. I'm praying he has some answers.

Health complications

The worst is I can't see at night and I'm single. So that means I have to stay home. Then my depth perception is gone. I'm afraid I'm gonna fall.

5 yrs ago I had a blood clot that ruptured in my abdomen. They had to remove 6' of my small intestine. 4 surgeries later and a whole lot of complications.
I wonder if this has anything to do with my problem. I can only eat certain foods so I struggle to get a balanced and healthy diet.

Helps to know I'm not alone

I'm getting very depressed. The blood clot almost killed me. I have very bad migraines. So the loss of eyesight is just too much!

I am a Christian so my faith helps me when I get hopeless. But I am struggling.
It's good to read what others are going through. Helps me to know I'm not alone.

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