Retinopathy Treatment and Regular AppointmentsIn 2020 I discovered I had diabetic retinopathy. Unfortunately, I received my diagnosis a little too late, and the majority of my right eye's vision was destroyed. Now, when I... By walterswisston201 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Progressing MD & Lack Of SupportI have been diagnosed with dry AMD in 2018 and had no problems at all. However, the ophthalmologist neglected to tell me that AMD comes in three stages, the first... By Charley1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Symptoms of Macular DegenerationI am 86 years old and was diagnosed with MD two years ago. I have an awful time after my injections...redness, bleeding, itchiness, irritation, etc. It doesn't go away I... By CommunityMemberc87bce1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sight Went Out Overnight!I'm 69 years old, I have been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration about 10 years ago. I have been getting eye shots for about 7 years, about 3 weeks ago... By CommunityMemberb031bd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living ProofI am 82 and I have had a genetic test I would be going blind with dry AMD now if I had not discovered a cure for AMD back in... By CommunityMemberc4a3c81 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Coping Best I CanOne Sunday morning 5 years ago, sitting at my dressing table, preparing to out for the day I closed my right eye and suddenly noticed a circular spot in my... By CommunityMember2d7da21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Deal With My Wet Macular Degeneration InjectionI have been identified in my 20s as having dry macular degeneration. In my 40s my left eye turned from dry to wet and I needed injections. I am fortunate... By CommunityMember5ce4cd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Family’s MD JourneyI am 70. I have one wet eye and one dry eye. I’ve just recently started getting shots (I’ve only gotten four). My dad started our family history of macular... By CommunityMember04147b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Persistent Wet AMD InjectionsI’ve had 18 monthly injections so far. Avastin at first, followed by Eylea, and the last few have been Lucentis. The consultant said it’s particularly recalcitrant. The senior nurse who... By Kassie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Accepting the DiagnosisI was visiting my eye doctor for new glasses, as my vision at 85 was changing each year. He told me I needed to see a Retina specialist, but didn't... By Tendertrak2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Many Injections?Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this site. I am 68, and about a year ago I was diagnosed with macular degeneration in both my eyes. The left... By Rosebud19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Long AMD JourneyMy AMD (age-related macular degeneration) happened overnight… one day my vision was fine… the next day the vision in my left eye was like looking at squiggly steps. My ophthalmologist... By kcourtright3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eye Injection SuccessI had injections for almost 2 years until I no longer needed them. Injections were painless and had no after-effects. They were able to stop the bleeding in my eye... By CommunityMember761bb21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Long Strange TripMy eye journey began in 1992, at age 32, with wavy lines and distortion. The retinal specialist said I was young, but he diagnosed AMD (macular degeneration). However, it was... By Jacque1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosed Earlier in LifeI've had macular degeneration for some time. The wet one and I've known about it since I was 35 or so and now it's getting worse. I don't see out... By CommunityMemberae614a1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surprise, I have MD!I went to renew my driver's license and could not pass the test. Found out I had macular degeneration (MD); I had no idea. I went to an eye specialist... By CeliaJ1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My AMD storyHi, I am Mitzi I found out I got AMD 2019, but the eye doctor wasn't treating my eyes right. My eyes were hurting more. I had to change my... By mitzihavlik921 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying to Keep My VisionBy the time I noticed that I could no longer see from my right eye it had developed scar tissue and the shots didn’t help. After 2 years my left... By CommunityMembercc6b261 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MD + Dry EyesI’ll be 77 in April. Was diagnosed with MD (macular degeneration) about 5 years ago. It’s staying dry, and manageable, although my vision is going downhill. So frustrating. But even... By Sunshine4121 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My MD JourneyI was diagnosed with dry AMD (macular degeneration) when I was 44. I’m now 69. About 10 years ago it progressed to wet MD in both eyes. My right eye... By KareninNC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments