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
AdaptingI have learned that macular degeneration is not what I wanted and there are concerns about the future. But I often handle...reactions5comments
Seriously, Don't Talk To Me About LemonsAlthough I had to leave my 40-year career as a professional photographic artist, I have managed to return to my first loves;...reactions5comments
Guinea Pig for Eye InjectionsIn January 2006 I got diagnosed as having wet age-related macular degeneration in my right eye. No hope except for cold laser...reactions3comments
Progressive Macular DegenerationIt began several years ago with dry macular degeneraiton in my left eye. Eventually, it became wet. Then in my right eye...reactions3comments
Negative Injection ReactionHi, my name is Sharon. I had my fourth injection for wet macular degeneration in my left eye. This one was the...reactions21comments
Isn't It Ironic?As a former teacher for the visually impaired, I find it ironic that I am gradually losing my eyesight, and this is...reactions5comments
Macular Degeneration Changed My Attitude About VisionI always had what was considered excellent vision. At 50 I noticed some packaging instructions and the numbers in the phone book...reactions2comments
Successful Treatment With Wet AMD1998 - My optometrist sent me to an ophthalmologist. He diagnosed me with dry AMD & gave me a mix of what...reactionscomments
New OutlookI recently had an eye exam and was shown a picture of the extent of the macular degeneration in my eyes. I...reactions1comment
Patient Ambassador - Telling My StoryMy story is pretty simple, but complex too, but one of great success and hope to share with others who are on...reactions10comments
Just Keep Hoping...I have had both wet and dry macular degeneration for a number of years (don't really remember how many!) I've had injections...reactions5comments
