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I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration a year ago at age 62. I was very upset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833242/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with Macular Degeneration

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Hello, Thank you for responding. You were diagnosed with wet Macular Degeneration initially? You didn't know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236340/

Discussion: Anyone have intermediate Macular Degeneration

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Feb 13 8:32pm

@lvon, I'm tagging fellow members @ktcrosswalk1 @suemer @peggyj4411 and @sut who also have wet macular degeneration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316978/

Discussion: Wet Macular Degeneration: What treatment helps you?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

@jimw9 I am 81 and have been using Preservision Areds 2 for countless years. Just recently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772649/

Discussion: AREDS 2 and side effects

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

Hi Cindi I'm afraid I can't help much with macular degeneration questions as I have only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206263/

Discussion: Low Vision: Let's share about coping day to day

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jan 7 5:12pm

Agree with you about the vitamin E. My gums started bleeding a month or so after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875852/

Discussion: AREDS 2 and side effects

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I have been taking AREDS for dry macular degeneration for 10+ years with no problems until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881979/

Discussion: AREDS 2 and side effects

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

I had macular pucker in both eyes four years apart, not right after cataract surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658668/

Discussion: Macular pucker after cataract surgery

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

HI TRACEY. I ALWAYS TYPE IN CAPS SO DO NOT TAKE IT AS YELLING OR SCREAMING. ...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/55113/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with Macular Degeneration

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Sep 24, 2011

I have heard but haven't considered trying it. I'd have to do some research. After my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694189/

Discussion: Lamotrigine and eye problems. Alternatives?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Mar 29, 2022

Still got it wrong it's FAAO and "The International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS) believes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368224/

Discussion: Searching natural remedy on AMD (Age-related Macular Degenation

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Aug 11 9:26am

Bottom line: No FDA‑approved or OTC eye drops prevent AMD, and there is no solid evidence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388716/

Discussion: About Laser Photocoagulation treatment

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Sep 7 11:58am

Yes, I read, watch TV and take care of myself. I don't drive except to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281111/

Discussion: Has anyone had their blood pressure go up due to using Preservision ?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Apr 13 4:18pm

Hi, Thanks for your advice. A brief searching on Internet, I found following information from National...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365379/

Discussion: Searching natural remedy on AMD (Age-related Macular Degenation

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Aug 6 11:53pm

Thank you very much for your detailed response to my comments about advice I've gotten from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753807/

Discussion: Slow degradation of my vision. Seeing a retina specialist

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

@julianned You're welcome. I hope you'll check back in and let us know if your experimentation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267123/

Discussion: Altered Color Perception

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jul 23, 2019

I was on Alendronate 35mg tab once a week. Dexascan showed slight improvement. I ask to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316732/

Discussion: Macular Degeneration and Osteoporsis Medication: possible link?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jul 22, 2020

Hi @sally1b2b I'm tagging @bonitav Mentor @johnbishop as they've discussed AREDS 2, and I'd like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208770/

Discussion: AREDS 2 and side effects

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Aug 12, 2018

I'm interested in joining the group. My mother had dry macular degeneration and eventually lost most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174318/

Discussion: Low Vision: Let's share about coping day to day

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

You have pattern dystrophy if prestigious Wilmer says you do because they have the better experts,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238472/

Discussion: Anyone have intermediate Macular Degeneration

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Feb 16 3:36pm

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