Just Learning This is Not NormalI have had eye probs for a while but I keep getting flashing lights and I can't see shot, it will come and go. It lasts about 15 min when... By darwitch121 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Retina Hole in 2019I had blurred vision almost overnight in my right eye. A straight line turned into an hourglass. Scared me. Went to Doc and had surgery. Was told it would take... By toole1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
BonnieI was diagnosed 7 years ago... along with cataracts. I also was recently been diagnosed with mucous membrane pemphigoid which can do great damage to the eyelids & the orbit... By katka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I had no idea what was happening when I first saw the wavy telephone linesWavy telephone lines didn't seem to be very serious at first. After all, I was in my mid-70s and I thought it was probably just normal old age vision. But... By rogerwells1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Ms. AnnaI had developed a macular hole, skipped right over degeneration. It has been surgically repaired, but my vision has not returned to level surgeon had hoped. However, I am to... By anna1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
23 & MeMy mom had macular degeneration and was treated with injections. I was amazed at how well she did. She was in her 80's. Recently I did "23 & Me" and... By jody2471 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Brenda DaleI was told that I had the beginning of macular degeneration. I asked if it got worse, I'm not sure he even checked. But I've been having a lot of... By brendadale1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Recently DiagnosedI went for my eye exam in Oct 2020 and told the Dr I was having some slight blurry vision. After the exam she said there wasn't much change so... By floridagrannie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
After TreatmentI have been getting shots for 3+ years. My biggest complaint is the discomfort after the shot due to all the Betadine that they are using now. Anybody have any... By tbird1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Story and My Way Forward - Stay Positive and Help Others, TooI'm 65 yrs of age and live near Mansfield in England. I was diagnosed about 6 months ago after having had a cataract operation. Luckily a very observant practice nurse... By johnsiddall1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Family AffairMy family is full of blind or half-blind people because of macular degeneration – for generations back. My mom and two of my siblings have been blind from 40 years... By glendakinnisonsmith1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Through My EyesI was diagnosed at 52 with wet AMD in the right eye with no symptoms or anything wrong. I was testing myself one day just to see how eyesight was... By deniser1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Macular Degeneration StoryMy AMD journey began back in 2006 (age 54) when an optometrist I saw for new computer glasses noticed drusen in both of my eyes. This news was not totally... By dianes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Am I Scared About the Future?I’ll admit that I was horrified when I found out I had wet in the right eye and dry in the left. This was about 8 years ago. The shots... By Richard Hallberg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Question About the ShotWhat do you do to calm yourself before your shots? No joke my doctor said to take a shot before my shot as in a shot of booze! He didn't... By imabrown1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Where I Am After 6 MonthsI noticed one morning in June I was having trouble reading the paper. Something looked off. I went that day to the eye doctor. They made an appointment for two... By imabrown1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Macular DegenerationAlmost 2 years ago I noticed a bright light in my right eye. I went to my eye doctor, he realized there was bleeding behind my retina, and he sent... By cyndylou1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
SurpriseA year ago @ age 74 I woke up & my right eye had a smear in the center, like Vasaline in my eye. In a few days I went... By crlfysmth1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
DiagnosisI had both parents with dry macular degeneration that never really progressed. My father lived until he was 96, and my mother 108! I was diagnosed with the dry form... By camdpa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Diagnosed with MD About 6 Years AgoHi there! My name is Sandy and I am 82 years old. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago (left eye). I have had injections, every 4-6 weeks ever since... By sandy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments