My Dry Macular Degeneration
by Thomas
(Austin, Texas)
I was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration in 2007. My eye doctor put me on a vitamin program which includes: fish oil, Grape seed extract/Resveratrol, CoQ10, and high antioxidant multi vitamins.
In addition, I exercise on average 45 minutes per day.....many days up to 1.5 hours. My clarity of vision remains very good.
Unfortunately during the period since 2007 I have also experienced a vitreous detachment.
This has caused lots of bothersome floaters in both eyes. However, for the most part I am tolerating those. Overall I thank God I am not experiencing any distortion in my vision like I did initially. My recent eye exam showed I had 20/25 vision. I thank the Lord for that.
I will continue with the vitamin and exercise program.
The information provided by WebRN-Macular Degeneration.com has been very helpful and informative.
Thanks...Thomas J. Puryear
tj-carolyn@sbcglobal.net
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My Beginning Diagnosis of Macular Degeneration
by Raeann
(Minneola, Fl)
Just recently I was diagnosed with"the beginnings" of macular degeneration.
At first, I was mortified and then once I found WebRN-Macular Degeneration website I relaxed a bit. With all the valuable information pertaining to macular degeneration symptoms, foods recommended to eat, vitamins to take, and other websites to visit thru this site, my anxiety calmed a bit.
Now, I regularly watch for new treatments and new discoveries about AMD with just an open of my email.
Thanks again to this website, I appreciate the updates.
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My Journey with Dry AMD
by Pat N.
(Newmarket, ON, Canada)
I was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration 3 years ago when I was 59 years old. I take AREDS plus Omega 3 with Vitamin D, twice a day.
So far, my ophthalmologist says that my condition is stable. I read the tips from WebRN-Macular Degeneration.com regularly. This site really encouraged me because I was very fearful about the effect of decreased vision on my life. I have hope from knowing others have coped with this condition and found ways to enjoy life.
Thank you!
REPLY
Thank you Pat for your comments. It is good news to hear that your vision has remained stable.
For those of you who are wondering what AREDS is - it stands for the Age-Related Eye Disease Study. The National Eye Institute reports from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study that:
"taking high levels of antioxidants and zinc can reduce the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by about 25 percent." and
"the AREDS formulation, while not a cure for AMD, may play a key role in helping people at high risk for developing advanced AMD keep their remaining vision."
Along with supplements it is important to realize that diet also plays an important role in our health and our vision. Learn more about a macular degeneration diet here:
Macular Degeneration Diet
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
Better Health for Better Vision
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Drusen - Recently Diagnosed
by Barbara
Hello,
I am a 57 yo woman (born 1952) who recently went for a standard eye examination. Much to my horror I was told I have two small drusen in one eye and one in the other.
I was told this is usually an early sign of macular degeneration. Since being advised of this, I have been making lifestyle changes - diet,(antioxidants) exercise, and trying to lose excess weight.
I am a non-smoker, although smoked for a while in my twenties. My blood pressure has always been 'good', although now I will ask more questions when I visit the doctor!
I have found this site a great help so far and will continue to keep in touch with it.
I would be interested to know if there are people who at the same age have been diagnosed with drusen, whether or not it developed further,in what time span, what the chances are of it stabilizing.
I would also like feedback on the possibility of reversing the drusen I have at this stage.
After the eye examination, I followed it up with an appointment with an eye specialist, who has advised me to see him again in one year.
I find it amazing that both the optometrist and the eye specialist did not bother talking much at all about the effects of diet, exercise/ lifestyle. Are they just not interested, not trained to do so, or just non-believers that this disease can be assisted in any way?
It makes sense to me that total health includes our eyes, as they are part of our bodies. Yes these 'professionals' seem to consider the eyes as a separate entity to the rest of our body!
Anyway, I would be most interested in any feedback from people who have been/are, in a similiar situation.
Thanks - Barbara
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