May Have Wet Macular Degeneration in My Good Eye

By edielaude

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I am going for my 9th shot on 1-22-2021, so I have been really paying attention to my vision in both eyes.

Small black smudge in my good eye

About a week ago I notice a small black smudge in my good eye (left). I first thought that it might be a floater, but after really watching it carefully it does not behave like a floater and it is quite a bit larger than all the floaters I have. My eyesight in that eye is good. I do not see this black thing all the time only early in the morning.

Worried it's beginning to bleed

I have a bad feeling that it is the start of the bleeding in that eye. I guess I have to tell my doctor on the 22nd about it. I am one of those patients that is terrified of these shots so having to get a shot in my good eye is scary. My right eye is really showing improvement. I see the shadow if I really look carefully but I do not see it when I read or just look normally.

Feeling scared and depressed

Right now both of my eyes' vision is really good. Keep in mind that I do not need glasses to see far away. So if the wet AMD is checked my vision is excellent. Now I am totally depressed at the thought that I might have to get shots in my left eye also. Just when the doctor has told me that he will space the shots for my right eye because of the progress.

I know I sound like a little kid who wants a lollipop, but I am being honest. I always try to think about the patients who have far more problems than I do, but I still feel bad.

Edie Laude

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Sharon Moore Moderator
Edie I am glad you chose to share your story with our community. In my experience, sharing your fears can be therapeutic, especially here where others know where you are coming from. My sister has wet MD in one eye. Her worst fear is having to get injections in both eyes. Be sure to update us after you see the doctor. Sharon Moore, Advocate
1. edielaude Member
 Hi. I will keep you informed. My doctor is good and he cares about older people. Edie Laude
2. Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 <inline-mention user-id="3117642" username="edielaude"/> yes, please do let us know how you go. A good doctor, who is caring as well, is a great asset. We'll be thinking of you. Wendy - Advocate.
Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
<inline-mention user-id="3117642" username="edielaude"/> I admire that you are paying such close attention to your vision. I thinks it helps the eye specialist when patients can describe clearly and accurately what they think is happening to their vision. It sounds as though your right eye is going well. I wish you the best at the next appointment. I, too, have small smudges in both eyes, and it is not wet MD, still dry. Wendy - Advocate.
1. edielaude Member
 I did not know you can have smudges due to dry AMD. That gives me hope. I guess we can exchange valuable information. Thank you Edie Laude
2. Sharon Moore Moderator
 Edie I have a smudge in my right eye and have dry AMD. It darkens my overall vision and causes blurring. My doctor said that it a large fluffy drusen. Sharon Moore ,Advocate
Richard Hallberg Moderator
Edie Laude, I’ve had AMD for 9 years now. Wet in one, dry in the other. I always try to remember to tell my RS’s office of ANY change NOW, do not wait until your next scheduled appointment as is the natural tendency. Days can matter. If it’s nothing...no big deal. If it’s something...it was worth being proactive. Wishing you well and keep us posted. Richard- <a href='http://MacuDegeneration.net' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>MacuDegeneration.net</a> team member.
edielaude Member
I tried to post on another place to tell all the patients that were gaving me hope and advice but it did not work. So there it goes: I went to my visit today 1-22-2021 for a shot in my right eye. I told the physician that I saw a small smudge on my good eye and he examined it and perform a retina test and said that NO there is no bleeding!! So that is really good news. However the bad news is that my wonderful doctor is leaving on 1-29-2021. I was surprised and heart broken, because he is a very good doctor, kind and caring. The reason he gave me was so astounding; He said and I quote "He could no longer work in the hostile environment where he took care of patients and teach at the University. He said he could not take it another minute. His is a Chinese gentleman . He does not even have another job lined up. So this was sudden. It really affected me badly. He was kind and arranged for me to be seen by another specialist, giving me several choices and he said he will take care of everything like:appointment, transfer of medical records, etc. I don't know that other doctors will have his patience, kindness and concern. Hope!! So you can see that these news leave me not just sad but angry. Edie Laude
1. Brown Eyed Girl Moderator
 <inline-mention user-id="3117642" username="edielaude"/> I'm so pleased to hear that your "good" eye hasn't turned to wet. You must be very relieved. Regarding your doctor leaving, that is a blow. I know how you feel. My father's doctor just closed up shop a few weeks ago without even referring her patients on to someone else. Let's hope that, as your doctor is so caring, and has done the right thing by you, he has chosen a specialist just as kind and patient as he is. I hope he fares well in his next job as he obviously deserves better. Best wishes - Wendy - Advocate.
2. Sharon Moore Moderator
 <inline-mention user-id="3117642" username="edielaude"/> I rejoice at the good news about your eye not bleeding. I can understand how disappointed and yes, your anger about your doctor leaving. I cannot understand why people have become so hostile that they force a good doctor to resign. I hope you find another doctor that is competent and caring. Thanks for the update. Blessings, Sharon Moore Advocate

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