Many readers are interested in how macular degeneration progresses. It is different for everybody and different for each eye. Share with others what your experience has been. Tell us when you were first diagnosed, if you have wet or dry macular degeneration, what treatment you used and then describe what loss of vision you have experienced.
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New Journey with Wet AMD
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Wet AMD. I was having cataracts removed at the time.
I went to see a retina specialist and he said I had bleeding ...
Early Onset AMD, Wet Type.
Hello,
I am a 46 y.o. physician, in otherwise excellent health. I have blue eyes, and I am of Northern European descent. My father and paternal Grandmother ...
Dry Macular Degeneration Got Me Quicker Than I Thought
My mother had dry macular degeneration in her late 70's. Apparently, my grandfather had it also but it was not something that had a name in the little ...
45 Y/O with Intermediate Macular Drusen
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I am a 45 year old man (born 1964) who recently went for a standard eye examination becuse it seemed that my glasses where not working as they had....
Alternative Treatment for Dry Macular Degeneration
At age 75, in May of 2009, I was dignosed with AMD in my right eye. My eye doctor showed me a scan that indicated a thinning of the macula and a distortion ...
Drusen - Recently Diagnosed
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 ...
Wet AMD first, at age 27, now Dry AMD at age 48
I noticed immediately, at age 27, that there was an issue with my sight, I just couldn't figure what had happened and was constantly polishing my glasses....
Maria with Stargardt Macular Degeneration
My name is Maria, 1984 year of birth (24 y.o.), born in Russia, now living in Canada.
Well, I was diagnosed with the Stardgardt's macular degeneration ...
My Experience with Wet AMD
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In 2002 I was diagnoised with wet AMD in my right eye. I was encouraged to laser my right eye. I was told I also had dry AMD in the left eye. The laser ...
Avastin
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My doctor gave me one FIRST dose of Avastin. I find out after three days that my vision change.
I did not have a central blurred circle, instead my ...
A Twin with Wet Macular Degeneration
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I am 72 years old and have wet macular in both eyes. My twin sister had the wet in one eye first over 2 years ago and so far her other eye is ok.
I ...
Dry Macular Degeneration Prognosis
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I have several questions about dry macular degeneration.
Do all people with dry macular degeneration eventually lose their central vision?
If not,...
Wet AMD - My World Fell Apart
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I have always been short sighted and 3 years ago had cataract operations in both eyes.
I was so happy that for the first time in nearly 60 years I ...
Avastin Injections
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A few weeks ago I had my first Avastin injection into my left eye. I will be having two more in my treatment, spaced about a month apart. My vision has ...
Life with Wet AMD
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I experienced the onset of this disease much earlier than most people. I had my first diagnosis at 43. It started with distorted and wavy vision.
I ...
