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Newly diagnosed with Macular Degeneration
I just found out that i have Macular Degeneration possibly Macular Dystorphy and I am scared to death. I haven't eaten in three days and...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Apr 13 4:32pm
Anyone have intermediate Macular Degeneration
Hello, I'm interested in hearing people IMD. I like reading people's stories, how they deal with it, what they are experiencing and if they've learned...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: May 5 8:15am
Is there an eye drop for macular degeneration?
is there a eye drop for degeneration. Doc only says to take ared 2????????????
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Nov 21, 2020
Macular Degeneration vs AMD
I will start off by saying that I will soon be 77. I was originally diagnosed with MD when I was 36. My ophthalmologist said...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Feb 17 4:19pm
Mild Case of Macular Degeneration Starting
I just had my eye exam and was told that I was starting Macular Degeneration. My mom had it and am wondering is this hereditary....
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Feb 17 11:54am
Best meds for early stage Macular Degeneration
My wife and I have both been diagnosed with very early stage dry eye macular degeneration. We were told to take the formula recommended by...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: 3 days ago
Antiepileptic drugs and cataracts and macular degeneration connection?
I was told about 3 years ago I had cataracts and macular degeneration. Although that sounded bad I didn't pursue any treatment as the optometrist...
Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures
Last active: Mar 15, 2021
Macular Degeneration and Osteoporsis Medication: possible link?
I have Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration. My GP wants me to go back on Osteoporosis Medication. My research found studies done on a possible...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Jul 15, 2024
The Story of my Diagnosis of Wet Macular Degeneration
My story and a query. A few days ago I got the devastating diagnosis of wet macular degeneration in my right eye (dry too in...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Mar 10, 2024
What is the prognosis of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Can anyone tell me what I am up against if it turns out that I have intermediate AMD. I am 56 and healthy. Does it...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Aug 9, 2024
Anyone reversed wet macular degeneration without injections?
Has anyone reversed their wet macular degeneration without the injections?
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Jan 10 8:19am
Does anyone get eye injections for macular degeneration?
I have been getting injections for 9 years and now I have glaucoma in the eye that gets the injections. Tomorrow I am get Shot...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Sep 29, 2024
New treatment Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) for dry macular degeneration
I have just been advised by my retinologist that the drug SYFORE has been approved by the FDA as a treatment (but not a cure)...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Apr 17, 2023
Wet Macular Degeneration: What treatment helps you?
I have recently tried a different injection for my Wet Mac and was almost cleared up and was worstend by this drug. I have gone...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: May 19 8:58am
Have you heard of Valeda light therapy for macular degeneration?
I have read about new therapy using a light device that is showing good results for intermediate macular degeneration. Has anyone else heard of this?...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: May 6 6:15am
84 years old I have macular degeneration, GA in right eye ,
I need help in learning how to deal with loss of eye sight, I am 84, living alone and in my city there is no...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Sep 2 9:39am
Retinal "ink blots" when awaking in a dimly lit room
There are some region of my retinas that are less light sensitive than others and these appear as sort of "ink blots" when I first...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Sep 2 9:15am
About Laser Photocoagulation treatment
Hi all, My left eye has been diagnosed as MD (Macular Degeneration) suffering slightly blurry vision, but no other symptoms found. Yesterday I have had...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Sep 13 10:11am
Drusen in my eyes
Two years ago my doctor found Drusen in my eyes. This is what he stated: All of your drusen are in your peripheral retina, none...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: May 11 2:59pm
Lamotrigine and eye problems. Alternatives?
I have known I have macular degeneration and cataracts for some time now. I thought I was in early stages until I found out last...
Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures
Last active: Mar 29, 2022