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Photobiomodulation for Early/Intermediate Dry AMD
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I was diagnosed in my 50’s, too. And I completely freaked out. But my specialist told me my vision would most likely not be affected until I was in my 80’s. I’m not sure how he would know that.
As for “intermediate”, I don’t know. My doc hasn’t used that term. He says “mild” and “stable”. I don’t exactly have vision loss, but the spots on the macula often make straight lines look wavy. I can only see that if I concentrate on it, though. Otherwise, my eyes or brain compensate.
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How old are you now?
My retina specialists basically said the same thing, that it will mostly likely be decades before it affects me. I hope by then there is a cure.
When I was first diagnosed last year I freaked out. I cried for days and literally felt like I didn't want to be here anymore if I have to live like that. I'm feeling better right now but I'm still worried.
Which state are you in?
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I have actually contacted a couple of eye clinics in London. They have had it approved for a few years. I couldn’t really get good satisfaction from talking to the clinics. My Retinal Dr had a patient go over but didn’t see any difference. That was why I didn’t pursue it. I’m bc still interested of course if I can get some improvement.