They most likely didn't have all of the knowledge, research, and treatments, or even better treatments on the horizon back when your mom had it. How long ago was it that your mom was diagnosed before being blind? Was her peripheral vision good? Was your mom ever a smoker? Not judging just curious.
How long have you had Macular Degeneration? How old were you and how old are you now?
Are you taking AREDS vitamins, if you are but no shots then you're most likely intermediate.
Genetics are a mystery. My dad was diagnosed in 2015, I had no clue. I'll be getting his records on Monday so I can the notes. I'm sure my father was never informed of the importance of following up etc. I only know what I know from my own research and asking questions. Otherwise I left the office not knowing or being informed of a damn thing. I'll be getting my records as well since I saw my opthalmologist annually and have no clue when I even had early stage. I do believe now, thinking back on my dad that he was probably centrally blind but functioned so well. His sister has it as well. I just learned that within the last year.
I pray every day that I remain stable and that I'm you g enough to benefit from some the treatments coming with stem cells and genetic reversal (I think that's what it is called).
I have a lot of life ahead of me to live and I want to see it crystal clear.
Stay healthy, at a good weight, eat well AND try to stay away from stress. I was told to treat it like I would my heart. There's a connection. Talk to you soon. 😊