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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: Aug 30, 2024
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
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: Apr 1, 2024
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: Mar 21, 2024
Antiepileptic drugs and cataracts and macular degeneration
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
Anyone reversed wet macular degeneration without injections?
Has anyone reversed their wet macular degeneration without the injections?
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: 5 days ago
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: Dec 7, 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
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
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
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
If you struggle to read or see objects in general
I'm not sure where to post this because lots of people have trouble at some time. I have macular degeneration and have been searching for...
Support Group: Aging Well
Last active: Aug 22, 2022
Multiple health problems: Thankful & Fearful what future holds
I have bipolar illness and am on a cocktail of meds that control the illness. I was diagosed at age 28 and hospitalized 4 times....
Support Group: Just Want to Talk
Last active: Feb 19, 2024
Glasses only work for 5 min
My grandpa's having strange problems reading. He has macular degeneration and also really bad double vision. He was just told by his doctor that he...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: Aug 19, 2023
Low Vision: Let's share about coping day to day
Hello, I just joined. I have low vision due to glaucoma for over 25 years. I no longer drive, need extra light to read anything,...
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Last active: 20 hours ago