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Photobiomodulation for Early/Intermediate Dry AMD
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Yes, but a device has to administer the light. A company called LumiThera is one company that manufactures the device. I don’t know if there are other companies that do.
In answer to your question, I don’t remember my exact age when I was diagnosed, mid 50’s if I recall correctly. I’m also otherwise healthy, no smoking, drugs, or drinking, and normal weight. I do have celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and have been on a gluten free diet for about 20 years. But I haven’t read anything that links celiac to AMD.
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Where I'm confused is how our doctors say it will take decades to affect us when I've met people on here who have been getting injections for wet AMD since their 60s. One gentleman said he's been getting injections for 20 years. My only thought is they didn't take it seriously and continued life as usual. Did wear UV protection sunglasses, continued eating bad, didn't manage health, continued smoking. IDK . I think you and I are doing the right things. Are you taking the vitamins?
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Oh right, that's true. I wasn't thinking about how it's administered.
It's just crazy for us to have it.
Does anyone in your family have it or had it? I recently learned my dad did. Don't know why he didn't share. He lived a normal life. He lived alone and was driving until three months before he passed away. He lived to be 90. My aunt, his sister also has it. Now, I know why I have it but my age is the mystery. I'm also one of eight and no one else has it.