Questions for Your Doctor
 Custom Search Bringing a list of questions for your doctor will help you be prepared before you go to see your ophthalmologist or retina doctor. Always bring someone with you to your appointment who will listen with you and write down what the physician is saying. It is hard for anyone to remember everything they are told, especially when you are newly diagnosed. Have your questions written down and bring them with you to discuss with the physician. What questions do I ask the doctor? Here are some suggestions. √ What type of macular degeneration do I have? Is it
dry macular degeneration
or
wet macular degeneration?
√ What lifestyle changes can I make to slow the progression of this retinal disease? √ What are my acuity numbers? 
√ What are my
treatment
options?√ Are there any clinical trials that I would be eligible to be in? √ What is the benefit of each of these treatment options? √ What are the risks of each of these treatment options? √ What should I know about
diet?
√ Where can I find a low vision lab or low vision rehabilitation training? √ Do you have any handouts or information for me to educate myself? √ How often should I come in for an eye exam? √ When should I call my eye doctor? √ What
visual aids
will be helpful to me?
Macular Degeneration Resource Books
Make it your responsibility to become educated on macular degeneration. Your physician can't tell you everything you need to know in a single eye appointment. There are several great books actually written by retina/macular degeneration specialists that should be read and used as references. To get a list of these books click here:
Macular Degeneration Resource Books
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