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AMD Specialists Different Opinions
I returned from an appointment with another specialist. But each time I am encouraged by what one tells me, I am discouraged by the other! The one said, at my stage of dry AMD, light therapy won't do any good. The other says, “Go for it—what have you got to lose. It won't hurt.” The one says, if the trees start to look wavy, it's turned to wet AMD for which “we can do something about.” But, she adds, it has possibly some adverse side effects—like blindness.
Has anyone noticed the sunlight on objects increases the wavy lines whereas the shade does not? Has nervousness temporarily affected eyesight for anyone?
Obviously I'm looking for encouragement. This diagnosis has consumed me.
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Bright Focus has a zoom support group that meets the third Wednesday each month at 10:00 am pacific time. Today several ladies were doing red light therapy for dry AMD. They said they have remained steady. One person was concerned it could cause wet AMD, but it is for dry AMD. One person had wet and was still doing it. To be added to the meeting contact Amanda Russell, arussell@brightfocus.org.
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1 ReactionYou are taking the ARed2 or 3 supplement, correct? Along with Omega3?
You may wish to check out the YouTube site for DoctorEyeHealth. He's an ophthalmologist that dives into eye issues, does extensive research of medical testing and articles, plus interviews with experts/doctors who specialize in each topic to help you understand, give you the latest info, and potentially help You decide what's best.
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3 Reactions@schumacv Correction the host of the above YouTube site is an optometrist. He does interview Doctors and scientists in relevance to the topic.
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