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Painful Eye Injections - Betadine the Cause? 
Leslie,

I have had 18 injections to treat wet macular degeneration. The nurse told me it's betadine solution that causes the pain in my eye.

I hardly ...

Macular Degeneration Worsening on Plavix (Clopidogrel) 
I had 2 cardiac stents inserted, and put on Plavix to protect the stents for at least one year.

I have noted some side effects listed as "vision loss"...

Computer Screen Magnifier - Tips from those with macular degeneration 
Computer Screen Magnifier - Devices, Software and Keyboard Tips

Macular Degeneration Treatment and Prevention - Saffron Supplements? 
Macular Degeneration Research - Clinical Trial using Saffron Supplements

Stargardts Disease - A Form of Juvenile Macular Degeneration 
Stargardts Disease - Frequently Asked Questions

Macular Degeneration Research and Stem Cells 
Macular Degeneration Research - Clinical Trial for the treatment of dry macular degeneration using stem cells.

Macular Degeneration Nutrition - Include or Exclude these Foods 
Macular Degeneration Nutrition Questions and Concerns

Problem with Dr. Kondrot's Contraindications for Stem Cell Procedure 
Dr.Kondrot says that one out of two individuals with chronic sinus infections will not respond to his experimental procedure of using stem cells for macula ...

Cause of Macular Degeneration - Readers Questions 
Cause of Macular Degeneration - Family History, Smoking, High Blood Pressure and More

Macular Degeneration - Lutein Supplements, Dosage, Side Effects 
Macular Degeneration and Lutein - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macular Degeneration Hereditary? 
Macular Degeneration - Genes and Genetic Testing

Myopic Macular Degeneration - Comments and Questions from Patients 
Myopic Macular Degeneration - Tips and Questions

Retina Specialist - How to Find One 
Find a Retina Specialist for Macular Degeneration

Caffeinated Coffee and Eyes 
Would one or two cups of caffeinated coffee be okay to have if you have dry macular degeneration?

Betty, I too enjoy my morning cup of coffee and ...

Macular Degeneration and Cataracts 
Macular degeneration and the effects of cataract surgery on it's progression.

Macular Edema - Symptoms and Causes 
Macular Edema - Frequently Asked Questions

Macular Degeneration and Cialis 
I was diagnosed with mild Macular Degeneration two years ago. My vision has remained good (20/25). I take fish oil and ocular vitamins daily. Due to ...

Macular Degeneration Prevention - More than just taking supplements. 
Macular Degeneration Prevention - Learn what you can, especially if you have a family history of AMD.

Vitreous Humor Detachment  Not rated yet
Hello,

Can vitreous humor detachment or retinal detachment be cured by microcurrent stimulation?

REPLY

Microcurrent will not cure a vitreous ...

Macular Degeneration Diet - Antioxidant Rich Foods help build the macular pigment. 
Macular Degeneration Diet - Questions and Answers on Meat, Grains, and More

Macular Scar - In Children and Adults 
Macular Scar - How it Affects our Vision

Macular Degeneration Diet - Does it Make a Difference?  Not rated yet
Macular Degeneration Diet - What Eye Doctors are Saying

Macular Degeneration Diet - Include Foods High in Lutein 
Macular Degeneration Diet - Common Questions and Answers

Macular Dystrophy - A Form of Juvenile Macular Degeneration 
Macular Dystrophy - Diagnosis, Treatment, Etc

Reduce Computer Eye Strain - Tips and Techniques  Not rated yet
Reduce Computer Eye Strain - What You Can Do to Help Your Eyes

Free Books on Tape for those with Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Free Books on Tape - Who is Eligible, How to Get Them

Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment and Studies 
Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment - Options and New Studies

Vitamins for Macular Degeneration - Nutritional Supplements for Healthy Eyes 
Vitamins for Macular Degeneration - Who should take them and what should one take?

Macular Degeneration Implant - Interview with Dr. Liptshitz and US Clinical Trial 
Macular Degeneration Implant - Who is Eligible?

Macular Degeneration - Astaxanthin  Not rated yet
Thank you so much Leslie for your wonderful newsletter. I've recommended it to many friends and will continue to do so. I've been wanting to write you ...

Pigmentary Changes or Geographic Atrophy?  Not rated yet
I find the terminology of AMD very confusing. Specifically, the difference between geographic atrophy and "pigmentary changes". Are the pigmentary changes ...

Bull's Eye Maculopathy  Not rated yet
Bulls Eye Maculopathy

Talking Keypad Cellphone for the Blind  Not rated yet
Hello,

This isn't so much a question, as it is a "thank you" and a newsletter suggestion. First of all, thanks for your newsletter "Macular Degeneration ...

Fish Oil Health Benefits for Macular Degeneration 
Fish Oil Health Benefits - Questions and Answers

Blue Blocker Sunglasses for those with Macular Degeneration 
Blue Blocker Sunglasses - Find out if you should be wearing them.

Sunglasses and Macular Degeneration - Protect Your Eyes  Not rated yet
Sunglasses and Macular Degeneration - What Features to Look For

Question from Optician  Not rated yet
I am an optician who is exerting great efforts to enable his customers comfortable and an acute vision.

I hope you excuse me for sharing you this dilemma....

Microcurrent Stimulation for Macular Degeneration 
Microcurrent Stimulation and Macular Degeneration - Frequently Asked Questions

Cone Rod Dystrophy - A Type of Macular Dystrophy in the Younger Population  Not rated yet
Cone Rod Dystrophy - Questions and Answers

Vitamins for Eyes - Questions on Macular Degeneration, Cataracts and Eye Floaters 
Vitamins for Eyes and Eye Health - Questions and Answers

Living with Macular Degeneration - AMD Support 
Living with Macular Degeneration - Questions and Answers

Great Macular Degeneration Website - Really  Not rated yet
Great Macular Degeneration Website - Comments from Readers

Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment -Questions from Patients 
Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment - Common Questions and Answers

Signs of Macular Degeneration - Can You Recognize Them? 
Signs of Macular Degeneration - Hear from patients and retina specialist

Macular Degeneration Prognosis - What to Expect 
Macular Degeneration Prognosis - How fast does it progress and will I lose my vision?

Flashes and Floaters in the Eye - From Aging or a More Serious Condition?  Not rated yet
Flashes and Floaters in the Eye - What do these eye symptoms mean?

Large Print Newspapers - Tips for those with Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Large Print Newspapers - How to Keep Reading the Newspaper with Vision Loss

Coconut Oil Benefits - Better than Olive Oil?  Not rated yet
Coconut Oil Benefits - Part of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Definition of Macular Degeneration - What is the Difference between Dry and Wet AMD  Not rated yet
What is Macular Degeneration - Common Questions

TV Screen Magnifier - Enlarge the screen for better viewing  Not rated yet
TV Screen Magnifier for those with macular degeneration

Macular Dystrophy - Forms of Juvenile Macular Degeneration 
Macular Dystrophy - A form of macular degeneration in youth and young adults.

Dry Macular Degeneration, Non-Exudative Macular Degeneration - Same Disease, Different Names 
Dry Macular Degeneration - Diagnosis, Tests and Living with AMD

Macular Degeneration and Acupuncture 
Macular Degeneration and Acupuncture - Natural Treatment for Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Prognosis - What to Expect 
Macular Degeneration Progression - Different for Each Person and for Each Eye

Low Vision Lighting - Questions and Answers, 
Low Vision Lighting - Light Sources, Light Bulbs and Light Positioning

Fitover Sunglasses - Sunglasses For Those with Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Fitover Sunglasses - Worn over Prescritpion Glass

Retinal Tear - More Floaters in the Eye  Not rated yet
I have had three laser treatments because of a torn retina detachment.

I have noticed after the last laser treatment my right eye sight has more "floaters"...

Macular Degeneration and Stress, Aspirin Use and Exercise  Not rated yet
Macular Degeneration - Questions from Readers on What Makes it Worse

Macular Degeneration Symptoms - Or Not!  Not rated yet
Macular Degeneration Symptoms - Frequently asked questions and answers.

Low Vision Services, Stores and Rehab for Those with Macular Degeneration 
Low Vision Services - How to Find Them for Those with Macular Degeneration

Macular Drusen - Signs of Macular Degeneration 
Macular Drusen - What are they and what do they mean?

Avastin vs Lucentis Injections for Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment  Not rated yet
Avastin vs Lucentis Injections - Which is Better for Treating Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Risk Factors - Or Not?  Not rated yet
Macular Degeneration Risks - Questions and Answers

Lucentis Injections - FAQ about this macular degeneration treatment 
Lucentis Injections - Hear from real patients.

Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration - Glasses, Lighting and Aids  Not rated yet
Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration - Aids for Everyday Living

Macular Degeneration - Sunlight and Sunglasses 
Macular Degeneration - What color lenses are best, when to wear sunglasses, and how to protect your macula.

Macular Degeneration Resource Books - By Ophthalmologists,Patients, and Both 
Macular Degeneration Books - Reviews and Suggestions for the Best Books to Get

Avastin and Macular Degeneration 
Avastin and Macular Degeneration- Frequently Asked Quesitons