Dry Macular Degeneration at 46

by Tina
(Bath UK)

I recently had an eye test and was referred to a local eye hospital where I had a eye scan. I was told that I have dry macular degeneration.

I am in shock as there is no cure for this . All they told me to do was to take ICaps vitamins for my eyes and to eat plenty of foods high in lutein.

I was also told to come back in two months for another scan. I was so upset so I did research and got in touch with the Macular Degeneration Society. They where wonderful and sent me an information pack with lots of help. The one thing they can not tell me is how long I have before my eyes deteriorate . I am really upset to have macular degeneration at my age. Tinax

REPLY

Tinax,

Thanks for taking the time to write your story and for sharing how much the Macular Degeneration Society has helped you. They also offer support groups all over the UK providing support and practical help to people with macular degeneration.

For those of you who live in the UK you can contact their Helpline on 0845 241 2041 or email help@maculardisease.org.

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN