Macular Degeneration Questions?

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Macular Edema 
What is the difference between macular edema and macular degeneration?

How common is it for an 11 year old to have macular edema?

Are there any other ...

Macular Degeneration Telescope 
Where can I find information on the telescope implanted in the eye for macular degeneration, as shown on the news last week?



This is quite an exicting ...

Magnify Sheet Music 
Hi Leslie,

I wonder is you ever have seen anything that could be used on a piano to magnify sheet music, or any ideas about optics (glasses) perhaps ...

Macular Degeneration 
I have Progessive MS, and understood that my macular degeneration was a symptom of that, and not particularly old age, etc. I am 66 years old.

Would ...

Vitamins for Macular Degeneration 
I have non-exudative intermediate AMD.

What is the best vitamin supplement you would advise me to take?

A product called MacularProtect Complete ...

Macular Degeneration and Hormone Replacement Therapy 
My name is Marcos, I am 41 and was diagnosed with macular degeneration 6 years ago. My vision is getting worse slowly.

My testosterone and growth hormones ...

How Much Fish Oil 
My eye doctor has recommended that I start taking fish oil. How much should I take?

Thanks for your attention to this matter.

Kind regards,

Greta
...

Macular Degeneration, Secondary Cataract, Glaucoma 
My 85 yr old mom is going in for possible glaucoma check up, every six weeks; she did not understand why. They won't tell her if she does or does not have ...

Advanced Dry Macular Degeneration 
I have just been diagnosed with "advanced" dry macular degeneration by an ophthamlologist.

He states my vision is in the range of 20/40 and 20/50.

He ...

Is Cool White Lighting and LED lighting good for AMD sufferers? 
Thank you for your Website which is of great help to all of us suffering from AMD.

I am 79 and suffering from AMD. I have read in your Website http:...

Macular Degeneration in Left Eye 
What is the chance of this happening in my other eye. (59 years old, type one diabetic, diagnosed one year ago, Macular Degeneration on maternal side)

What ...

Macular Degeneration Specialist - Italy 
My mother, 81 years old, suffers from macular degeneration.

It's possible to know in Italy some oculist specialist in this disease? She lives in Turin....

Macular Degeneration Prognosis 
My wife of 48 was diagnosed with macular degeneration last year. As the opthamologist said she had soft drusen in both eyes. Her sight is good just now....

AMD and Dementia 
I have read a news item suggesting, that AMD could be used for early diagnosis of dementia
by examining how the blood vessels are
getting blocked, which ...

Pain with Lucentis Injections 
Hi Leslie,

I have wet myopic macular degeneration in one eye (so far). Starting July 2009 I've had four intraocular injections of Lucentis which has ...

Black Spots after Injection 
My father had his injection yesterday and is now seeing black spots.

Is this a side effect?
thanks
Jackie
Answer

Dear Jackie,

Black spots ...

Lutein and Vitamin A 
You tell us that taking lutein and vitamin A together causes both to lose their effect. Are the makers of Vitamins and lutein aware of this fact? What ...

Lighthouse Stores 
Are there any stores in the San Francisco or even Sacramento area where these products can be seen and evaluated "hands-on"?

Hi Linda,

Finding ...

How to Find a Macular Degeneration Specialist 
I am looking for a macular specialist located in the Dupage county area in Illinois...Please help me find.

Hi John,

If you are looking for a macular ...

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 
I also have cataracts. How can this be treated? I am a 66 year old male who has welded almost all of my life. Does this have any bearing on Dry Macular ...

Macular Edema 
Would you please write about any types of treatment or vitamins and holistic products that would assist my macular edema condition? I am desperate for ...

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 for Children with Family History 
I am 30 years old. I was diagnosed with macular degeneration on Friday, 8/27/09. My ophthalmologist said it is probably hereditary due to my age. I am ...

Visudyne and Lucentis 
My 87 year old father has been getting Lucentis injections for almost 2 years for wet AMD. At first, he was getting the injections in only one eye. Now,...

Macular Degeneration - Medications  Not rated yet
I have mild Macular Degeneration in my right eye. No distortion, good clarity of vision. However, several weeks ago I was diagnosed with a vitreous detatchment ...

Macular Degeneration - Stem Cell Therapy  Not rated yet
Thank you very much for sending informative messages which help for maintaining eyesight.

I also want to become familiar with the on going research ...

Macular Degeneration Vitamins  Not rated yet
Presently, my left eye is badly affected. I had 7 Avastin injections in it so far. Doctor will re-examine it after 2 months now.

Right eye is safe ...

eye infection  Not rated yet
i use the contact lenses from four years now i am suffer infection in one eye i feel irritation and the eye become red when i water in eye many times ...

Juvenile Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
My 15 year old son was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration last year. It is not hereditary and he does not have diabetes. He is very active in sports....

Macular Degeneration News Sign Up  Not rated yet
Hi there, I have just received all information on Macular etc. but would you please tell me how you got my email address ? I have no idea who put you on ...

Wall Mounted Magnifying Mirror  Not rated yet
Do you carry wall mounted mirrors in 15x or 20x in chrome or brush nickle.

Thank you

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Hi Claudia,

Thanks for your e-mail. Just to ...

Jordy Glasses for macular degeneration  Not rated yet
My father has is 82 yo, and has aged related macular dgeneration, and very poor vision. We only just heard of, what apparently, is an 'old' product, called ...

Saffron for improving eyesight for AMD patients  Not rated yet
Hello Leslie,

My 81-year old Mother has dry AMD in one eye and wet in the other (for which she's getting Lucentis injections...she's had 2 so far)...

Micrcurrent Stimulation  Not rated yet
I can't find opthamologists using microcurrent stimulation for macular degeneration. Do you know of centers in the US using this protocol?
Thanks.

Shirley
...

Bad Case of Dry Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I have a friend that is about 75 years old and has A bad case of dry MD. She wants to find a doctor that can help her to see again.

She can;t do ...

New Macular Degeneration Treatment  Not rated yet
Leslie,

I am 70 years and was diagnosed one year ago. My question is I saw a over 70 person who just received the latest experiment and was seeing a ...

Reading Magnifier  Not rated yet
I have been reading about lamps for my aunt with macular degeneration and cannot tell which one to buy for her.

She would love to be able to read in ...

Full Page Magnifier  Not rated yet
Hi Leslie,

I have a question for you. My mother has macular degeneration. She's 93 and her lack of vision on top of other issues has taken her independence....

Advanced Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Dear Leslie,

My mother after 48 years of nursing has been diagnosed with advanced macular degeneration.

I would like as much information as possible ...

Macular Dystrophy  Not rated yet
Hi,

I have a question regarding macular dystophy. Can this be cured?

My friend is 30 years old and has this problem.

Please let me know is there ...

Eye Supplements  Not rated yet
There are so many supplement to choose from it leaves a person dizzy, please help me.

I have type 2 diabetes and macular-degeneration in my right ...

Uveitis  Not rated yet
Is Ocuvite PrserVision also good for Uveitis? Do you have more information on this subject?

REPLY

Thanks for your question. For other readers the ...

Sources of Lutein - Eggs  Not rated yet
How do I cook eggs to get the maxium lutein from them?

REPLY

Hi Dale,

Thanks for your question. I have not found any substantial information ...

Macular Degeneration Diet  Not rated yet
I should appreciate a link to your food suggestions for a macular degeneration diet or prevention tips.

REPLY

Hi Sylvia,

Thanks for your question....

Wet Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I have Wet AMD in my left eye. I have already lost its central vision. I have been getting Avastin injections once in 4-6 weeks in the affected eye for ...

Microcurrent Therapy in Ontario, Canada  Not rated yet
I live in southern Ontario, and need to know if there are any integrative eye specialists in Ontario, (or even Canada,) that use voltage therapy or targeted ...

Stargardt's Disease  Not rated yet
Hello Doctor,

My age is 35. I am suffering from Stargardt's disease. age 35 at age of 15.

Now my vision is blurry. I'm scared about my vision. So ...

Family Member- Mail Delivery  Not rated yet
Elderly mother. Wants to live independently at home. Mail is delievered to mailbox on street. What accomendations can postal service provide for delievery ...

Lighting for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
What kind of light bulb/lamp shall I get my mom who has dry macular degeneration....so she can read a bit....she can see well in daylight...glare bothers ...

Microcurrent Stimulation  Not rated yet
I'm looking for a doctor that does FSM in the Colorado Springs area. Can be up to 2 hours away. Thanks.

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Thanks for your e-mail Lydia.
I am ...

Blue Light Magnifier  Not rated yet
A legally-blind friend suggested that I get a blue-light magnifier for my mom who has dry macular degeneration.

I do not know what they are on your ...

Macular Degeneration Glasses  Not rated yet
MY SIGHT ACCORDING TO THE DR IS 6/60 AND GLASSES ONLY IMPROVED IT TO LESS THAN 18/60 because of macular pigmentation in both eyes.

WHAT SPECIAL GLASSES ...

Avastin Interactions  Not rated yet
I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know if Avantis interacts, or could potentially interact, with the following medications - mainly for ...

Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
My mother has advanced macular degeneration. I am looking into visual aid info for her and am planning on taking her to a low vision specialist, yet it ...

Macular Degeneration - Acupuncture  Not rated yet
I am an acupuncturist who's mother has just been dx with wet macular degeneration. She's 85 y/o.

I'd be interested in the acupuncture protocol that ...

Macular Degeneration Books  Not rated yet
I can't purchase any of the macular degeneration books here that you recommended. Can you suggest anything?


I haven't read any of them!


Thanks....

Dry Macular Degeneration Prognosis by Liz  Not rated yet
I have been diagnosed by a doctor as having dry macular disease in the right eye - he told me not to worry and that i probably would not go blind ( I am ...

Bilberries or Blueberries  Not rated yet
Dear Leslie,

I love your news letters. Thanks.

We eat a lot of blueberries but, since they don't grow easily in the north of England, they are ...

Catalog for Visual Aids for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Do you have a catalog and a newsletter you can send to my dad?

He has macular degeneration and would like to purchase some visual aids.

REPLY

Hi ...

Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment  Not rated yet
I have wet AMD detected before six months.

I have pulmonary stenosis since birth.

Can I undergo Anti VEGF treatment?

Please give more information ...

Macular Degeneration Types and Contrast  Not rated yet
Hi Leslie

I love your newsletter. The sweet man I am in a relationship with has macular degeneration.

He says it is not wet or dry but it is due ...

Macular Degeneration Help  Not rated yet
I have an elderly friend who has macular degeneration.

She can't drive or see her way to buy groceries without help.

Do you know anybody in the Tempe,...

Wet Macular Degeneration - Austria  Not rated yet
I've got wet Macular Degeneration 5 years on the left eye and 6 weeks on the rite.

My vision is: R- 70%, L-35%. I am looking for help to improve my ...

Wet Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
A couple of years ago I noticed my vision in my right eye was deteriorating. After an examination I was diagnosed with dry MD. Lately I noticed that my ...

Macular Dystrophy  Not rated yet
Hello,

I have a son 7 years old. He have recently been diagnosed with macular dystrophy.

I'd like to know if there is any confirmatory tests for ...

Low Vision Services  Not rated yet
I am not a quitter, but since I contracted this disease I had to give up a lot - successful trucking & construction company, among many other things like ...

Eye Vitamins  Not rated yet
What are your thoughts on eye vitamins? Such as those found at EyeScience ?

REPLY

Vitamins for macular degeneration most often include antioxidants ...

Wet Macular Degeneration Symptoms  Not rated yet
Can wet macular degeneration cause variable vision, vision that's better in the morning and much worse in the evening?

Vision that improves for one ...

Visual Hallucinations  Not rated yet
M mother has macular degeneration. She has recently got three shots in her eye two weeks ago to prevent this disease from advancement.

She is 79 years ...

What Color Yellow is Easiest to See  Not rated yet
I've been told that the color yellow is easiest to see for low vision but I can't find out shades or tones.

REPLY

Hello,

Thanks for your question....

Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment  Not rated yet
Hello,

My mom has wet AMD in one eye and dry AMD in the other. She has been receiving Lucentis (for 6 months) and avantis (for 6 months) injections....

Retina Doctor - Georgia  Not rated yet
My granny has had glaucoma for years. She had cataract surgery a few years ago with lenses put in.

Now she has macular degeneration. She has done the ...

Magnifying Glasses  Not rated yet
I am writing on behalf of my Mother who has Macular Degeneration. She was diagnosed many years ago and unfortunately they are unable to help regain her ...

Large Print Keyboard Letters  Not rated yet
I am looking for adhesive letters for a laptop (v's standard computer keyboard) for someone with low vision. Thank you.

Reply

Hi Tara,

Sorry ...

Time Line on Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I am 71 and recently diagnosed with mild wet macular degeneration.

My doctor said that I would not have blindness in my lifetime. I've been trying ...

Swing Arm Magnifying Lamp  Not rated yet
I want to buy a swing lamp for my mom who has wet AMD.

What is the best lamp to get her? One eye is very bad and the other is going bad.

REPLY

Hi ...

Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration Prognosis  Not rated yet
I am 73 years old and after a recent visit to my eye doctor I was told I have dry age related macular degeneration. I am trying to learn more about this ...

Large Print Games - Sequence  Not rated yet
I am wanting to get a JUMBO Sequence game. The link you have does not work. Can you tell me where I can get one. I live in Australia.

Reply

Thanks ...

Macular Degeneration and Cataracts  Not rated yet
I have cataracts which can be removed or can wait. I'd like to know if caract removal now or later could have any effect on some drusen I have.
Thank ...

Low Vision Lighting - Computer  Not rated yet
The question I would be most interested in is computer lighting.

I have a new 27 iMac and have done a lot with screen brightness etc. but wonder where ...

Non-Exudative Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I was diagnosed with AMD in both eyes-non exudative, advanced; weiss's ring; posterior vitreous detachments a lot of floaters, which makes it impossible ...

Television Screen Magnifiers  Not rated yet
Is the TV screen magnifier returnable if it doesn't help my dad?

Reply

That's the right question to ask Christine. Lots of times it's hard to know ...

Macular Degeneration & Sunlight  Not rated yet
I've been diagnosed with geographic atrophy, but I can still drive. Is it okay to drive in my convertible if I wear a broad hat and big sunglasses?

Reply ...

Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment  Not rated yet
1. I am 74 years old, My sight is getting worse and blurry, I am unable to read as well as recognize faces. I have tried the injections but still no improvement....

Active Ocular Histoplasmosis  Not rated yet
How do you end up with active ocular histoplasmosis.

I live in Ontario in vacationland with plenty of fresh water lakes.

I have been swimming in ...

Angiopathy of Retina Vessels  Not rated yet
What is angiopathy of retina vessels? We may adopt a child from eastern Europe and we were told he has angiopathy of retina vessels. The child is a boy ...

Macular Degeneration Help - Tax Credit  Not rated yet
Is there a tax credit in NJ for someone with macular degeneration?

Hi Cathy,

Are you finishing up your federal tax return like I am? I am not ...

Macular Degeneration Support  Not rated yet
My husband has been diagnosed with macular degeneration. He is 40 yrs old. The Dr. said it is very rare to get this at his age.

Are there any support ...

Fitover Sunglasses  Not rated yet
I have subscribed to your new letter and find lots of helpful and encouraging information there.

I am trying to get the Fit-over sunglasses, but the ...

Foods High in Omega 3  Not rated yet
I'm trying to get more good fat in my diet and wondered if you could tell me what foods are high in omega 3?

Thanks.

REPLY

Jeff, foods high ...

Lasik Surgery and AMD  Not rated yet
My mother's AMD was diagnosed about 6 months after having cataract surgery. I am interested in having Lasik surgery to correct my vision. I would like ...

Lazer Treatments - 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"...

Low Vision Rehab - Edmonton, Canada and St. Pete, Russia  Not rated yet
Dear Leslie!

I am 25 years old and was diagnosed with Stadgardt's desease 10 years ago. My vision dropped significantly and I think it has stabilised ...

Fitover Sunglasses  Not rated yet
Give me the best (over your prescription glasses) sunglasses that are good for a person who has or wants to avoid macular degeneration.

Reply

Fit ...

Macular Pucker  Not rated yet
Do you have any information on MACULAR PUCKER;

cause, Rx. succes rate etc.?
I would be happy to receive this. Thank you.

Puck

Hi Puck,

There ...

Sleepy after Taking Vitalux  Not rated yet
Why do I feel sleepy after taking Vitalux tablets?

Reply

Hello Anwer,

I do not know why you would feel sleepy after taking your Vitalux tablets....

Macular degeneration in One Eye?  Not rated yet
Using the Amsler Grid online I find that the lines appear wavy when I cover my left eye, but not when I cover the right one.

Could this indicate macular ...

Lucentis Injections for Dry Macular Degeneration?  Not rated yet
My 85 year old mother has been recommended to have the lucentis injections for her eye condition.

They say she has dry macular degeneration but also ...

Eye Cataracts  Not rated yet
My mother has just contracted cataracts in one eye. Can you please suggest which foods/supplements may help to reduce this please.

Reply

Cataract ...

Lutein Pill Size  Not rated yet
Does anyone have a lutein pill size that is smaller than the Bausch & Lomb PreserVision soft gels?

The gels are hard for me to swallow as they seem ...

Vitamins for Eyes  Not rated yet
My drug plan provides 90-day supply of any medication for $7.00. Can I get prescription eye vitamins instead of over-the counter Eye Vitamins (AREDS)? This ...

Microcurrent Stimulation for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I am interested in microcurrent stimulation which works by recharging the cells. My source for hearing of this is Dr. Rowen.

I would like to know ...

Avastin Injections  Not rated yet
I want to find a doctor in Florida who is doing Avastin injections as a prophylactic treatment for age related macular degeneration.

Reply

Hi Halfrid,...

Macular Degeneration and Exercise  Not rated yet
Just wanted to ask if exercising like jogging, walking, gym etc might worsen my AMD condition. A doctor of a friend of mine, who also has AMD, told her ...

Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment - Microcurrent Stimulation  Not rated yet
How can I find the research source/protocol used in microstimulation for wet type MD that was cited on the site?

Also interested in info pertaining ...

Macular Degeneration Acupuncture - Los Angeles  Not rated yet
Can you recommend an acupuncturist in Los Angeles that treats macular edema?

My friend has been asked to participate in a clinical trial for Lucentis....

Macular Degeneration - Hereditary Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Good Evening

My question is:

Is there any scope for improvement in a patient suffering from HMD and any treatment for the same?

Hello Praptie,...

Macular Drusen and Macular Degneration Diagnosis  Not rated yet
Can you tell me, at what stage does drusen become diagnosed as macular degeneration?

The research office I e-mailed said something like, "You do not ...

Size of Macula & Scotomas  Not rated yet
One of our older relatives has been diagnosed with wet AMD, and my daughter is writing a paper on that for school. She wants to draw an exact sketch of ...

Large Print Book Catalogs  Not rated yet
Where can I get catalogs of large print books? My 89 year old mother has macular degeneration.

Answer

Hi Carole,

Isn't it interesting - the ...

Acupuncture and Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I am 21 years old. I suffer from macular degeneration. I don't use any aid.

Will acupuncture treatment help improve my condition? Does it have any side ...

Retina Patient From Pakistan.  Not rated yet
Dear Doctor.

I don’t know from where to start. My disease is not something unique and one of its kind but non of the doctor in my country could satisfy ...

Visual Aids for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I was diagnosed as non perfusion retinal vasculitis and I have problems with my central vision - both eyes. Looks like wet AMD.

I'm still studying what ...

Lutein for the Eyes  Not rated yet
Does vitamin A delete the benefit of lutein when taken together?

Answer

Research shows that Vitamin A and lutein do compete for the same cell receptors ...

Which Type of Macular Dystrophy do I Have?  Not rated yet
I was diagnosed with macular dystrophy in both eyes in 1998 at the age of 14.

At that time no one in my family had this disease - but now my real uncle ...

Avastin Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Is Avastin a good treatment for macular degeneration?

My retina specialist has started me on a series of three injections. I have not found anything ...

Nutritional Supplements for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Deciding on which supplement to purchase is very difficult. Currently I am on Preservision.

However I know this company is conducting trials on higher ...

Low Vision Store in Ankara,Turkey  Not rated yet
Hello, my mom has wet AMD. I live in Turkey, Ankara. I was wondering if you can let me know if there is a low vision store in Ankara.
Thank you
Pinar
...

JORDY and Fitover Sunglasses  Not rated yet
Hi.

My mother has advanced wet macular degeneration and I was wondering if JORDY would help her to see better during her daily life. She has almost ...

Research and Lutein for Macular Degeneration Prevention  Not rated yet
Evidence based clinical trials re lutein prevention of macular degeneration.

Answer

There are several clinical trials looking at the role of supplementing ...

Visual Aids for Macular Degeneration - Canada  Not rated yet
Do you know if there are any magnifying lamps (or other visual aids for macular degeneration) for sale in Calgary, Alberta?

Answer

Hello Hildegarde,...

Macular Scar - 4 Year Old  Not rated yet
My 4 year old nephew has a macular scar on his right eye. Because of this he is completely blind in his right eye.

The retina specialist won't tell ...

Statins to Remove Drusen  Not rated yet
Since drusen is a fat deposit, wouldn't a statin remove it as it removes fat from the arteries?

Have there been any studies done in this area? Thank ...

Macular Dystrophy  Not rated yet
Hi here is the dignosis ,this is in respect to my question will this effect my children??

Ms. Lakshmi Sowmya, a 12 year old girl first presented to ...

Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Since I have wet macular degeneration in one eye does that mean that it will eventually go to my other eye? Also does it mean that I will go blind?


Answer ...

Will macular degeneration spread to offspring?  Not rated yet
Hi,firstly i would like to appreciate and thank you for the wonderful site.

This is Sowmya, i am 23 yrs old, I am suffering from macular degeneration....

Dry Macular Degeneration Symptoms  Not rated yet
Leslie

I have several questions about Macular Degeneration.

I was diagnosed with early stage Dry Macular Degeneration in May 2007 (in my right eye)...

Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy  Not rated yet
My diagnosis is NON ARTERITIC ISCHEMIC OPTIC NEUROPATHY. I would kindly ask you to inform if a continuous treatment it’s necessary and what can be it.

Thank ...

Avastin vs Lucentis  Not rated yet
Is Avastin as effective as Lucentis?

Answer

Samuel, you are asking the same question that many other ophthalmologists and patients want to know ...

Computer Eye Strain and Fatigue  Not rated yet
Hi,

Is there any evidence that eye fatigue can have a detrimental affect on the advancement of dry type AMD?

I am a 56 year old male with dry AMD....

Can Computers Damage Eyes  Not rated yet
Is the computer screen`s light damaging for people with macular degeneration?

Answer

Maria, although there are no studies that show that the light ...

Lucentis Injections opposed to Photo Dynamic Therapy for wet amd  Not rated yet
I have recently been diagnosed with wet amd in my right eye and had my first laser treatment (pdt) last Wednesday.

I was also offered Lucentis but ...

About Cancer!!!!!  Not rated yet
I read about lutein in Jepan.
http://www.naturally-plus.co.jp/

Is it able to cure alots of disease including cancer?

Can Lutein really cure cancer?...

Stargardt's Disease and Vitamin A  Not rated yet
Do you have separate recommendations for Stargardt's Disease? They have been recommending restricting Vitamin A. Does your website also deal with this ...

Myopic Degeneration  Not rated yet
Do you have any advice/information for those of us who have been diagnosed with myopic degeneration? I am looking for information on clinical trials and ...

Macular Drusen and the Immune System  Not rated yet
Why doesn't our immune system naturally eliminate drusen from the retina?

Answer

I love this question, Elizabeth, because it gives me a chance ...

Advice on Low Vision Technology  Not rated yet
My 81 year old Mom has been a "crafts" person all her life. Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration for quite some time and now having a left ...

Low Vision Store  Not rated yet
Is there a store in or near Indianapolis where we can try out these products? Thank you!

Answer

Amy, ideally, this is the best thing to do before ...

Visual Aids for Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
I have a client that is 85 and was diagnosed with wet/dry macular degeneration 2 years ago.

She has no visual aids to help her and hasn't much money ...

UV Eyewear as the Sun is Going Down  Not rated yet
Hi, As the sun is starting to go down, the sun is getting dimmer but it is not dark yet, should I still be wearing my sunglasses?

I think I should ...

Macular Degeneration Support  Not rated yet
Hi

I'm a 38 yr old MD patient and I'm now pregnant. I am looking for any body else who's in or has been in this situation. Not a lot of help or info ...

Macular Degeneration Books  Not rated yet
My mother has macular degeneration, but lives in Pittsburgh, PA and I (her daughter) live in SC. Can I sign her up for the books, and assist in ordering ...

Lighting and New Glasses  Not rated yet
Can a new eyeglass lens help me to see better? And is it normal for someone to need bright lights on in the house on a sunny day with this disease?

Hi ...

Amount of Zeaxanthin / 100g of Goji Berries  Not rated yet
I am currently modifying WISP - a nutritional composition database to include Lutein and Zeaxanthin, particularly for the study of ARMD.

As goji berry ...

Avastin Query  Not rated yet
Is Avastin a cytotoxic drug?

Marc, here is the definition of a cytotoxic drug

"any pharmacologic compound that inhibits the proliferation of cells ...

Adjusting Contrast on my Computer  Not rated yet
Excellent article on What is the Best Macular Degeneration Magnifier?

Fortunately, at the moment I seldom need a magnifier. However do you have any ...

Macular Degeneration Diet  Not rated yet
Where can I get a copy or a book about the macular degeneration diet or perhaps a cookbook?

Although there is no one book on a macular degeneration ...

Macular Degeneration Specialist  Not rated yet
I am desperately searching for a specialist in macular degeneration who can help me.

Do you know of someone in the Philadelphia area who is known for ...

Alternative Practitioners  Not rated yet
Do you know of any alternative practitioners that treat Macular Degeneration with acupuncture or any other effective means that are in IN or KY? preferable ...

PDT therapy for AMD  Not rated yet
My mom has wet type of AMD and she has been treated with Lucentis for 6 months. She has been injected 6 times already. However there is still fluid. This ...

Cataract Surgery, Previous Detached Retina, Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
In my right eye I have a cataract and also in this eye there is a significant amount of macular degeneration. Previous I had a detached retina in this ...

Macular Degeneration Statistics  Not rated yet
I was wondering if there is a good website to find information and statistics on racial/ethic mix, demographics, gender, income level, of people who have ...

Cataract Surgery and Macular Degeneration  Not rated yet
Is it safe to have cataract surgery on an eye with macular scars? My mother is 86 and needs cataract surgery...
Thank you

Jake, you have asked a very ...