MY STORY WITH WET AND DRY MACULAR DEGENERATION

by Lee Alex
(Tucson AZ USA )

When I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration I did not even know what the word meant. My ophthalmologist did not explain to me about macular degeneration or tell me to take some eye vitamins.

It was years later when I was starting to lose my vision I made an appointment with a retina specialist and was told I had one wet and one dry eye.

Now I receive an injection at least once a month in my wet eye. It was stupid of me not to question the doctor and his stupidity not to warn me that one day I would lose some of my vision.

I suggest you talk to your doctor and ask questions. Today my vision is not what it used to be but thank goodness for the injections they have really helped me and with the support of lots of light and magnifiers I do just fine.

REPLY

Thanks Lee for sharing your story. Here is a list of questions to ask your doctor.

Questions for Your Doctor

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN