The Daily Not Knowing of AMDI was diagnosed with dry AMD (macular degeneration) in both eyes during a routine eye exam in 2021. I was 70. My oldest sister had wet AMD and when I...reactions1comment
Traveling While I CanNow that I know I have wet MD, I will "make hay while the sun shines". This old adage refers to the autumn of life and has helped me set...reactions8comments
Eye Injection ScheduleI've had around 10-12 injections so far. The very 1st one scared me to death to see the needle coming, but it did not hurt. Nor did my eye hurt...reactions4comments
Wet Diagnosis Last YearHi everyone, I haven't posted in a while but I had an eight-week hiatus and that was too long. Wednesday was diagnosed with the right eye now wet and now...reactionscomments
Painful Eye InjectionsYesterday I had a discussion with my doctor about how to ease these painful eye injections. She agreed and said that she was going to tell the nurse to use...reactions2comments
Doomed I Tell YouI have always expected that I would develop AMD. My grandmother had it and didn't know what it was. She was a pianist, and I remember when she could no...reactions3comments
More Eyes Operations, AgainMy surgeon noticed high pressure in my right eye last year in December 2022. So he asked me if I could have another operation to reduce pressure due to glaucoma...reactions5comments
Medications Causing MDI was on Plaquenil for quite a few years and had my eyes tested annually. My rheumatologist and ophthalmologist were supposed to stop the medications if any problems started. Neither...reactions5comments
Same As...In a strange way, reading about your experiences has helped me make a decision on an issue of the same nature. It’s a carbon copy experience, being offered removal then...reactions1comment
Wet MD Diagnosis & Treatment UpdateI finally had my 6-week follow-up appointment. My retina specialist wanted me to see another doctor as I was still having the same problem with intense pain after the numbness...reactions2comments
Surprise DiagnosisWhen I noticed I could not see my husband's face across the table one night, both of us said, "Macular degeneration!" My mom was diagnosed with macular degeneration and shared...reactions1comment
Good News!I went for my 4th shot yesterday. I looked at my "pictures" and the bleed is gone! I am on a 6-week schedule now for shots (instead of 4 weeks)...reactions2comments
Cataract DisappointmentWell after 10 years of getting injections every four weeks in both eyes, my specialist decided it was time to remove my cataracts. They didn’t bother me and I felt...reactions6comments
Pre-Shot ProcedureMost of my issues have been with the pre-shot prep. I have been scratched a number of times when the techs check my pressures. Shots have become routine with very...reactionscomments
A Nervous Beginner!I just found this site today and am in the early stages of dry MD. The only medical information my ophthalmologist gave me was to take those AREDS2 capsules which...reactions2comments
Putting Up With Negative Visuals for ReadingI've had wet AMD for 16 years, but my vision has remained stable with eye injections and an equivalent that matches my DNA as a modification of PreServision. My issue...reactions2comments
Laser Procedure?I read Sharon Moore's story about multiple complications and was surprised to learn the use of lasers. I asked my doc about using it for my cataracts and he told...reactions1comment
Three Different DiagnosesAround age 69 I had cataract surgery on my left eye. 1 week after surgery I had an eye stroke in that left eye. My macula had swelled and blood...reactions1comment
Adjusting Over TimeWhat effect does my wet AMD have on my life after 7 years? I have Eyelea injections in both eyes - one eye every 6 weeks and the other eye...reactions1comment
A Drug Found to Stabilize AMDThe Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at the University of Arizona Tucson, AZ following nearly 20 years of research and study into AMD has found that a Parkinson’s Disease...reactions9comments
