Laser surgury

[boycie123]

Hi, have had wet amd for just over 3 years injections every month apart from 3 over that 3 years, Condition not really improved. Found out yesterday that an aunt had it who lives in america and she had laser surgery and it stopped the progression of the degeneration this was in 1994 anyone else who has heard of this?

[tallyho]

Hi there I have had lots of injections (50) of avastin and Lucentis over 4 years for a condition very similar to AMD . I have DMO. I have had laser too and due for some in my left eye in July. It can slow down the progression but it really is on a case by case decision to have it because what they laser they are actually destroying so some sight may be lost in the outside vision to save the central vision. It might be worth an ask at your next appointment.

[boycie123 in reply to tallyho]

Thanks I'll do that when I go in july, thanks again.

[sarahneil]

We would recommend that you discuss this with your Consultant. A few people may be offered laser treatment. The treatment is only suitable for people with particular patterns of damage to the retina. Should you wish to discuss this in further detail please can you contact the Macular Society Helpline on 0300 3030 111.

Thank you.

Macular Society Helpline

[boycie123]

Thanks it would be good to be able to talk to my consultant,if only. Always either no doctor there or to busy

[Greeneee]

I have heard of it,and I belive that trails are being done in this country