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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
Eye vitamins for macular degeneration
Diagnosed with drusen in peripheral vision. No AREDS2 yet. Looking for recommendations for lutein and zeaxanthin supplements. Also some supplements have sunflower oil. Is this...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Dec 15 3:18pm
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: Oct 9 11:59am
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
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
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: Oct 22 8:57am
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: Oct 23 8:44am
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: Dec 11 4:43pm
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
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
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