MD + Dry EyesI’ll be 77 in April. Was diagnosed with MD (macular degeneration) about 5 years ago. It’s staying dry, and manageable, although my...reactionscomments
My MD JourneyI was diagnosed with dry AMD (macular degeneration) when I was 44. I’m now 69. About 10 years ago it progressed to...reactions4comments
The Daily Not Knowing of AMDI was diagnosed with dry AMD (macular degeneration) in both eyes during a routine eye exam in 2021. I was 70. My...reactions1comment
Traveling While I CanNow that I know I have wet MD, I will "make hay while the sun shines". This old adage refers to the...reactions8comments
Eye Injection ScheduleI've had around 10-12 injections so far. The very 1st one scared me to death to see the needle coming, but it...reactions4comments
Wet Diagnosis Last YearHi everyone, I haven't posted in a while but I had an eight-week hiatus and that was too long. Wednesday was diagnosed...reactionscomments
Painful Eye InjectionsYesterday I had a discussion with my doctor about how to ease these painful eye injections. She agreed and said that she...reactions2comments
Doomed I Tell YouI have always expected that I would develop AMD. My grandmother had it and didn't know what it was. She was a...reactionscomments
More Eyes Operations, AgainMy surgeon noticed high pressure in my right eye last year in December 2022. So he asked me if I could have...reactions5comments
Medications Causing MDI was on Plaquenil for quite a few years and had my eyes tested annually. My rheumatologist and ophthalmologist were supposed to...reactions5comments
Same As...In a strange way, reading about your experiences has helped me make a decision on an issue of the same nature. It’s...reactions1comment
Wet MD Diagnosis & Treatment UpdateI finally had my 6-week follow-up appointment. My retina specialist wanted me to see another doctor as I was still having the...reactions2comments
Surprise DiagnosisWhen I noticed I could not see my husband's face across the table one night, both of us said, "Macular degeneration!" My...reactions1comment
Good News!I went for my 4th shot yesterday. I looked at my "pictures" and the bleed is gone! I am on a 6-week...reactions2comments
Cataract DisappointmentWell after 10 years of getting injections every four weeks in both eyes, my specialist decided it was time to remove my...reactions6comments
Pre-Shot ProcedureMost of my issues have been with the pre-shot prep. I have been scratched a number of times when the techs check...reactionscomments
A Nervous Beginner!I just found this site today and am in the early stages of dry MD. The only medical information my ophthalmologist gave...reactions2comments
Putting Up With Negative Visuals for ReadingI've had wet AMD for 16 years, but my vision has remained stable with eye injections and an equivalent that matches my...reactions2comments
Laser Procedure?I read Sharon Moore's story about multiple complications and was surprised to learn the use of lasers. I asked my doc about...reactions1comment
Three Different DiagnosesAround age 69 I had cataract surgery on my left eye. 1 week after surgery I had an eye stroke in that...reactions5comments
