Life Goes On

I have always had excellent vision.

In 2016 I experienced an issue with the vision portion of the driver's license test. I was asked to read the 3 lines of numbers, and I was unable to see a third line. My sight saw 2 lines.

Seeing an ophthalmologist

The administrator of the test asked if I wore glasses, and I told her I did not. She passed me, but told me to visit my ophthalmologist.

My wife made an appointment for me with her ophthalmologist, and he confirmed that I had wet macular degeneration in the left eye. I was also advised that in the future, I would require surgery for cataracts.

He referred me to Associated Retinal Consultants, and his front office made an appointment for me.

A visit with a specialist

My first visit occurred in August 2016, and after an eye exam, drops to dilate and numb the eye to check pressure and a retinal scan, I met my specialist. He explained wet MD, told me the procedures to stop or slow progression and suggested injections. He asked if I was ready to start, and I said yes. How soon can I start?

He said I could start that day, and that's when my journey of injections began.

Switching to a different injection medicine

At first it was monthly, but it went to 6 weeks after 6 months. I stayed on that schedule as I studied the various drugs used in the injections. I read about Eylea and asked my specialist if I could switch drugs.

He checked my insurance and said my next injection would be with Eylea.

I am thankful for eye care professionals and organizations

I've been through a heart attack, loss of a kidney/chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal issues (GERD, Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernia), COVID isolation, and a broken right foot (5 broken bones, non-weight bearing cast for 3 months and 4 months of physical therapy) and my wet macular degeneration injections with Eylea have just become a way of life to keep my vision. And I could never had continued this journey had it not been for MyGoodDays, who provided help with paying for my treatments.

I am very thankful for all the professionals who have helped make my life as normal as possible and the charitable organization that made it possible to continue for the last 8 years.