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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...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 the edge of AMD - dry or wet...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 for the wet AMD in my right eye...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions25comments
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...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 granted. I spend extra moments looking at my...reactions2comments
I Live Every Day With this LossAt an ophthalmologist appointment, the doctor looked behind my eye and saw bleeding. He referred me to a retinal specialist who diagnosed myopic macular degeneration. I proceeded for the next...reactions4comments
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 secondary to my lupus and a related COPD...reactions5comments
The Slow Curtain ClosesMy mom had macular degeneration and I didn't understand...until I turned 60 and have had a serious conversation with my doctor. I want to follow her guidance and take the...reactions1comment
Don't Stop ActivityMy first thought regarding my eyesight is thankfulness. I can drive in daylight and have family to help me at night. I receive Eylea injection and they are keeping my...reactions1comment
Seeing WavesI have dry macular degeneration in both eyes. I am beginning to see waves in my right eye. My nom had wet macular degeneration and she would always say to...reactions4comments
I Must Be Stronger Than I LookBear with me. I’m going to start at the beginning of my eye troubles. I was only forty-four years old when my right cornea burst! I was told that eventually...reactions2comments
Finding Joy When You Think There Is No JoyI have had AMD since 2011. I am an artist, needless to say after my diagnosis, I felt so sad and blue. During my first injection, I thought I would...reactions5comments
Entering Into Darkness!I was an active electrician about 7-8 years ago when my Walmart optometrist called and said I had to go to IA City immediately because of a vision problem. Thus...reactions2comments
Thought I Had Escaped!My father had dry macular degeneration by the time he was 68. That progressed to wet macular degeneration by the time he was 70 and at 72 years of age...reactions1comment
Keep Hope AliveMy mom, age 88, has only peripheral vision in both eyes due to AMD and having taken a blood thinner that caused severe bleeds and scar tissue. When I was...reactions1comment
