Hello @btednes2015. I wanted to bring you into an existing discussion on this topic, so you will notice I have moved your post here:
- Newly diagnosed with Macular Degeneration: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/newly-dignosed-with-macular-degeneration-and-scared-to-death/

Members like @mreenrose @decabea @newyorknill and @annemcilvaine have shared some about their diagnosis and may be able to come back in and share with you too.

Can I confirm why you are reluctant so that I may best help connect you with others?

The injections are critically important with wet AMD to avoid sudden hemorrhage from the abnormal leaky small blood vessels. The leaking of fluid and blood can cause permanent severe vision loss. You should follow your doctor's advice and not wait to have the injection.

@btednes2015
From what I've learned since my diagnosis, I'm only 56, is shots are only for wet AMD which progresses very fast unlike dry which progresses slower unless it turns to GA... Shots for dry were recently approved but only recently.
Unless you have late stage AMD an opthalmologist should not be starting eye injections of any kind
Do you know if you have wet or dry AMD?
You have to advocate for yourself. The doctors will not do it for you.