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 specialist and he did tests and I got... By mammie312Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 macular degeneration. My mom had it at the... By CommunityMember159Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Understanding My DiagnosisI immediately went into sorrow mode because of my limited knowledge of wet-type AMD was or going blind, and what good is an old, blind, carpenter...you have to see what... By NickBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 rapid loss of your vision? I’m in my... By Linda HoopesBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 the regional director for Lucentis. He didn't promise... By GodwinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 the wavy lines disappeared and by the time... By YooperBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
AdaptingI have learned that macular degeneration is not what I wanted and there are concerns about the future. But I often handle bad news by "comparison". We had a family... By stephenjoinerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 and the mix that became known as PreserVision... By GodwinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Progressive Macular DegenerationIt began several years ago with dry macular degeneraiton in my left eye. Eventually, it became wet. Then in my right eye the same thing happened. After about 5 years... By marleneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 (remember those?) seemed to be getting smaller. I... By Theodora DeStephanoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Successful Treatment With Wet AMD1998 - My optometrist sent me to an ophthalmologist. He diagnosed me with dry AMD & gave me a mix of what was in process to become PreserVision I. I... By JohnnieGodwinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosis of Advanced AMDI went in for my yearly eye exam from my health care provider. I was aware of having AMD for at least ten years at that time but around the... By John TBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New OutlookI recently had an eye exam and was shown a picture of the extent of the macular degeneration in my eyes. I am 80 years old and my main hobbies... By DeaconBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Routine ShotsI had trouble with wavy lines when I went to my eye doctor in 2015. I was told I had macular degeneration. My aunt had it so I was familiar... By JimDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 the edge of AMD - dry or wet... By GodwinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
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 for the wet AMD in my right eye... By lynndukeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Piano MusicI play piano, and now have difficulty reading regular sheet music. It is easier to play from a lead sheet, which has just the melody and the names of chords... By CBotteronBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Negative Injection ReactionHi, my name is Sharon. I had my fourth injection for wet macular degeneration in my left eye. This one was the worst. Each time I have experienced pain that... By Sharon HumeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
After 10 Years With Macular DegenerationI love playing cards with my children, grandchildren and/or great grandchildren. I have the brightest light by my chair and I always claim it. I will be 92 years old... By melbatoastBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 granted. I spend extra moments looking at my... By DebbyeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments