I have early stages of macular degeneration. What affects and causes

Do you have the dry or wet form of macular degeneration @mariserodriguez ?

I don’t know. I taught Visually Impaired but had no students with Macular Degeneration.

I have macular degeneration and glaucoma. I get an injection in my eye 1x month to save my vision. I have wet in one eye and dry in the other. Also, I use prescription eye drops. I took care of my eyes my whole life - it didn't matter - my mother and grandmother were blind in one eye. See a good retina doc ASAP.

Thank you_ I was recently told by my ophthalmologist that I have the beginning of macular degeneration that is normal for aging at 77 years old. I was given an additional vitamins with Lutein and Systane eyedrops. I was wondering if using electronic devices will affect my eyes further? I am also an artist and will need my eyes for production.

@mariserodriguez My mother had macular degeneration and she loved to read. I know this was a huge disappointment to her as the macular degeneration progressed. But that was over 20 years ago and so there have been developments in research that may very well help you to maintain your vision so that you can keep working on the art that you enjoy. This is something I hope that your opthalmologist will talk with you about.

Here is information on the eye and how macular degeneration develops. This website also includes risk factors.

American Association of Ophthalmology. What is Macular Degeneration:

-- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/amd-macular-degeneration

Here is additional information from Mayo Clinic on both types (wet and dry) of macular degeneration:

Mayo Clinic: Wet Macular Degeneration:

-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wet-macular-degeneration/symptoms-causes/syc-20351107

Mayo Clinic: Dry Macular Degeneration:

-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-macular-degeneration/symptoms-causes/syc-20350375

Does this information help to answer some of your questions?