16 Years of Wet AMD & Still Seeing WellIn January 2006 my ophthalmologist diagnosed me with wet AMD in my right eye. They mentioned that I would go blind except...reactions2comments
Frustrated With Loss of EyesightI was diagnosed with dry MD about 10 years ago. Then I had my cataracts removed. It was like a miracle. My...reactions1comment
Too FrighteningI have had AMD (wet in one eye, and dry in the other eye, of which I do get injections in the...reactions28comments
Stay PositiveDiagnosed with dry macular 2 years ago. I have read every information available concerning macular. I also have started a vitamin regiment...reactions3comments
Inside the Eyes of a 34 Year Old MyopAt the ripe ol’ age of 5, I was administered my first, of many to come, pair of glasses. Life as I...reactions2comments
Clinical Trial For Dry Macular DegenerationAs per my doctor, the FDA has to approve the injections for dry MD. They are supposed to make it available this...reactions8comments
My AMD StoryMy mother was an oil painter, sewer, genealogist, dental nurse, and crystal collector. She was diagnosed at 40 and these things were...reactions1comment
Grade 2 Cataracts and Wet AMDI was just told on top of wet AMD, I have cataracts on both lenses. My doctor told me it is graded...reactions8comments
Two Happy PeopleI go in every six months to get my eyes checked out. I have been very lucky and have not had a...reactions1comment
It Is What It Is...I had cataract surgery in September 2020. First the right eye, then 2 weeks later, the left. Shortly thereafter, I started noticing...reactions5comments
Solo Travel Tips for Macular Degeneration?I noticed a change in vision suddenly — it arrived quickly. I saw my ophthalmologist who suspected retinal bleeding and sent me...reactions1comment
Diagnosed Years Ago & Keeping HopeI was diagnosed when I moved. I went to the eye doctor 18 years ago at age 56. Since then, I've been...reactions3comments
Macular Degeneration ProgressionMy eye doctor recognized drusen or aging spots in my eyes when I was about 60. He sent me to an ophthalmologist...reactions2comments
My Biggest RegretI had seen my ophthalmologist in December and was told that my cataract was indeed ready to be removed. The surgery was...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed With QuestionsMy diagnosis was a nightmare! The doctor was in a hurry and blew me off. Long story short, I saw a retina...reactions1comment
Black Spots in VisionI was shocked when I saw black spots in my left eye. I rushed to my ophthalmologist and the diagnosis was wet...reactions1comment
What Age Did You Notice A More Rapid Loss of Sight?With dry AMD diagnosed 10 years ago, I’m curious, how long after being diagnosed with dry AMD did you experience a more...reactions1comment
My Grandchildren's FacesMy vision is good now thanks to regular shots from my retina doctor but I find myself not taking my vision for...reactions2comments
Legally Blind?My internationally renowned ophthalmologist told me I would go blind, and there was no cure--but possibly slowing that. My retina specialist was...reactions4comments
Early Treatment May Restore Vision LossI'm 75, my left eye progressed from dry to wet AMD in December 2021. Less then 2 weeks after my first injection...reactions1comment
