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Anyone have intermediate Macular Degeneration

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@marthadean

I am 84 years old and had never had any eye problems (except cataract removals) and had perfect vision. Two years ago my OD saw a problem and referred me to the Southern Retinal Clinic where the ophthalmologist did numerous tests before starting the injections. I had one set back when I had had an angiogram with omnipaque and almost lost the vision in the eye. All doctors say omnipaque never causes problems but there is nothing else to account for the sudden attack. The injections were changed but have continued and I have excellent vision.
See if you have a Retinal Clinic near you and go to see them

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prayingtolucy | @prayingtolucy | Feb 14 10:03am

I'm seeing a retinal specialist for the intermediate Macular Degeneration. It's mild with no vision issues or wavy lines except on the amsler grid. My right eye is off a pinch but that eye has a little more drusen. No injections because it's dry. I see my regular opthalmologist for annual eye exams like vision acuity etc. I've always had perfect vision 20/10 now 20/20 with low readers for the first time in my life. I guess you can see my disappointment and concern to be diagnosed in my 50s especially when it's an "Age related disease". The majority are diagnosed 20 -30 years older.
The good thing so far is all of the specialists, including JHU (Wilmer eye institute) I've seen seem to think it will take decades before it will affect me, not sure how they know that, especially if I take good care of myself, but that's there prediction. There are some good things coming down the pike and I hope I can benefit from them.
Are you still living independently and driving?

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