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Hello!
I'm not exactly sure what age I was diagnosed, probably about 55 when I moved to Florida, but I know now that I had symptoms before that while living in NY. I noticed that my eyes were more sensitive to light and I realized for the first time that I was brown/green colorblind.
When I was first told I had dry AMD, I was also told that most people do not progress to wet AMD. I was never told it was early, etc. Unfortunately, I was not most people. I was told my parents probably both carried the recessive gene.
I'm 66 now, and I really don't think about it much. I know that when I get the injection, it causes that eye to look very bloodshot (doesn't happen to everyone) and I can't do acting auditions for at least a couple weeks. Now that my injection is every 5 months, it's not a big deal.
I don't expect to ever go blind or suffer limited sight, although I was already very nearsighted.
I realize the more I stay active, living my best life, the more I see AMD as more of a slight annoyance than a disability. Hope you can do the same!
Jackie
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I thought I read that you were 50 when diagnosed. You're already getting injections, how long has that been going on for you? Were you taking AREDS from the beginning of your diagnosis?
I'm guessing you're still driving too? That's my fear. I don't want to lose my independence.
I really have no symptoms unless I start looking for them. This whole situation is just crazy to me.
I really hope that everything I'm doing will pay off in the end. Good diet, exercising, no underlying health issues, good weight, I take Walmart brand pills same ingredients as preservison. I also take vit c, cologne, turmeric and berries powders.
My ex eye doctor remarked how stunned she was that I have the drusen at my age and with good health.
I hope they come up with a cure one day.
You are an inspiration to me. Last year I was a basket case but this year I'm little more chill with it. I think I will get nervous as my retina appoints start approaching in early fall. As of right now I'm seeing fine. 🤞 It remains this way.
BTW, which one are you in the preservison commercial? Are you being honest or just acting?