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Drusen

Hello everyone! Have had dry macular degeneration for two years. And a lot of drusen. Is there anyone with drusen who can tell me more details about drusen?...

Hello everyone! Have had dry macular degeneration for two years. And a lot of dr...

•2 hours ago

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Photodynamic Therapy

Having read various reports about photodynamic laser therapy, I’m terrified of having it done. Just wondering what anyone’s experience has been?

Having read various reports about photodynamic laser therapy, I’m terrified of h...

•9 hours ago

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Advice on taking Areds2 supplement with single kidney

Hi, We often have multiple health problems so I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I have macular degeneration in my right eye,very poor...

Hi, We often have multiple health problems so I was wondering if anyone else has...

•10 days ago

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Webinar: Could plants be used to treat macular disease?

Current treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have been life changing for many, helping to maintain vision. However, not all patients...

Current treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have been life...

Carol_MacularSociety

Partner•10 days ago

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Macular hole surgery

I was diagnosed a few months ago and had surgery March 17, 2025. I was so caught up as a anxious about the procedure itself, that I didn't even really...

I was diagnosed a few months ago and had surgery March 17, 2025. I was so caught...

•11 days ago

Narrow angles and canaloplasty

I have noe see new consultant who's very good with angle closure etc. He said I need cataract surgery and canaloplasty. Has anyone else had this done and how...

I have noe see new consultant who's very good with angle closure etc. He said I ...

•13 days ago

Struggling with mental health following treatment.

Hi, I had my first injection a few days ago. Everything has been so fast from diagnosis to procedure and I've been caught up in a whirlwind of appointments....

Hi, I had my first injection a few days ago. Everything has been so fast from ...

•14 days ago

Eye drops after injections

Hi, I was given some artificial gel tear drops to use after my eye injection yesterday and they are causing crusting of my lashes on my lower lid and some...

Hi, I was given some artificial gel tear drops to use after my eye injection ye...

•15 days ago

Eye injection after care and blurry vision

I had my first eye injection today and I was provided with no aftercare advise! I've researched online abd gave found most kf my answers but I'm worried about...

I had my first eye injection today and I was provided with no aftercare advise! ...

•16 days ago

Question about grey spot in central vision

I had my first Eylea shot almost 2 weeks ago. I caught the problem early and it was diagnosed as Neovascular AMD with Active CNV OD. For the first week after...

I had my first Eylea shot almost 2 weeks ago. I caught the problem early and it...

•17 days ago

Injections and Migraine

Does anyone suffer Migraine and does this effect anti-vegf injections? I'm due my injection tomorrow but have been suffering with daily (functional) Migraine...

Does anyone suffer Migraine and does this effect anti-vegf injections? I'm due ...

•17 days ago

eyelea injections 2mg or 8mg

Hello does anyone know which one of the above they are given and if the 2mg is no longer working do they have the 8mg. I have been having injections for years...

Hello does anyone know which one of the above they are given and if the 2mg is n...

•17 days ago

Eye drops and eye patches after injections

Hi, I wondered if anyone had experiences of using eye drops after their injection? The eye clinic told me to buy some artificial tears but no guidance on when...

Hi, I wondered if anyone had experiences of using eye drops after their injectio...

•18 days ago

Reddish tint to eyes after Eylea injection

I received my first Eylea injection for wet AMD about 10 days ago. I didn't know I even had wet AMD until I started seeing a grayish/dark blob in my right eye...

I received my first Eylea injection for wet AMD about 10 days ago. I didn't kno...

•19 days ago

Vabysmo injections

Hi all I have been having Eyelea injections for about 3 years, every eight weeks and i feel they have worked very well . My vision has been very clear....

Hi all I have been having Eyelea injections for about 3 years, every eight wee...

•19 days ago

Scared about receiving anti VEGF injections.

Hi, I've been told I have to have anti-vegf injections. Initially a loading dose of 3. I had a very uninformative appointment with an RS who diagnosed me with...

Hi, I've been told I have to have anti-vegf injections. Initially a loading dose...

•20 days ago

WET AMD

Hello I have been having Eylea injections for many years now I am 80ys of age . Lately the injection do not seem to work do I need to increase to a stronger...

Hello I have been having Eylea injections for many years now I am 80ys of age . ...

•20 days ago

wet macular dried up ?

hello all, I had scans on my eye 5 weeks ago at the hospital for wet Macular. I have been back today for what I thought would have been an injection. I had...

hello all, I had scans on my eye 5 weeks ago at the hospital for wet Macular. I...

•21 days ago

Where to get Eylea 8mg

I have been advised by a specialist I saw privately that Eylea 8mg would be the most suitable for my eye as the injections I have been having are no longer...

I have been advised by a specialist I saw privately that Eylea 8mg would be the ...

•27 days ago

Webinar: Costs and benefits of wearable low vision aids

There are so many low vision aids (LVAs) on the market, making it difficult to know which one is right for you. But what really works? And which devices offer...

There are so many low vision aids (LVAs) on the market, making it difficult to k...

Carol_MacularSociety

Partner•1 month ago

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Driving License

HI, has anyone just renewed a driving license, or is about to. my is about to be renewed I have informed the DVLA that I have Macular Degeneration, I haven't...

HI, has anyone just renewed a driving license, or is about to. my is about to be...

•1 month ago

Blaisebabe

My father became blind with Macular Degeneration of the Retina and I have small spots of dry degeneration in both eyes. Also like my mother I have Glaucoma...

My father became blind with Macular Degeneration of the Retina and I have small ...

•1 month ago

eyelid twitching

I’ve has this for about 10 days in one eye. anybody have any suggestions as to how to get rid of it

I’ve has this for about 10 days in one eye. anybody have any suggestions as to ...

Mariannecambodia

•1 month ago

Eylea - increased dose to 8 mg.

Hello everyone - I was diagnosed 7 - 8 years ago with wet macular degeneration. This has been controlled very well over the years with Eylea injections...

Hello everyone - I was diagnosed 7 - 8 years ago with wet macular degeneration. ...

•1 month ago

QPI 1007

Anyone heard of this for eye stroke vision improvement and if so where to get?

Anyone heard of this for eye stroke vision improvement and if so where to get?

•1 month ago

Webinar: New approved treatment for wet AMD

Lytenava (bevacizumab gamma), is the first licensed version of Avastin for wet age-related macular degeneration. The treatment was approved by the National...

Lytenava (bevacizumab gamma), is the first licensed version of Avastin for wet a...

Carol_MacularSociety

Partner•2 months ago

Avastin shotd after eye stroke

Anyone had same situation.? If so...Any vision improvement after shots?

Anyone had same situation.? If so...Any vision improvement after shots?

•2 months ago

Eye burns randomly for the last week several times a day. Had previous eye stroke 2 months ago. Is it another stroke?

Could it just be dry eye?

Could it just be dry eye?

•2 months ago

Macular Society

I have been having intraocular inyections for macular degeneration for the past 18 months. I live in Scotland

I have been having intraocular inyections for macular degeneration for the past...

•2 months ago

Seeing better w/ lowering readers strength

Had AMD for 3 + years and have Avastin eye injections in 1 eye every 4-6 weeks. Overall I have made improvement with little side effects. As of today I have...

Had AMD for 3 + years and have Avastin eye injections in 1 eye every 4-6 weeks. ...

•2 months ago

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