Understanding the Expenses of Macular DegenerationI was reminded the other day of some of the additional costs of living with macular degeneration. I had been shopping for a battery for my portable lighted magnifier, when...
My Eye Injection RoutinePre- and post-injection routine? It has taken me about 3 years, 2 doctors, and 1 terrific husband to develop a skill set that makes my visit for an eye injection...
Six Months AgoTime is funny. Not in the slap-your-knee kind of funny — funny as in, "How is that even possible?" funny. One day you are marking days on the calendar, and...
Choosing the Medicare Plan That’s Right For YouIt’s October in Oklahoma. My mind turns to the pleasures of my favorite season. I love bonfires, cool days, and the beautiful foliage that marks the season. October is also...
Money, Money, Money: Injection CostsYou have been diagnosed with “wet” AMD and told that for the rest of your life, you need regular injections to stop the progress of the condition. I bet your...
Eylea/Eylea HD (aflibercept)Eylea and Eylea HD (aflibercept) are prescription drugs approved to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They are a type of drug known as a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)...
Words We All Want To Hear: “Remarkably Successful”"Remarkably successful!" Those are the words we all want to hear when we are discussing outcomes with our retina specialist. And those are the words I heard yesterday. The appointment...
Biosimilars for Macular DegenerationBiosimilars are a type of drug that may be a good option for some people with macular degeneration. They may be able to replace the biologic drugs that are often...
