Window defect and MD

[fmarston]

Hi All,

I have early stage MD, which currently is being treated by avastin (since lucentis is not used here in Malta) and along with MD I have a window defect (that is what I was told). Does anyone know what can be done to reduce the effect of the said window defect?

Thanks.

[andy1955 Macular Society]

Hi there Ms Marston,

I am afraid that we have not heard of the expression 'window defect' before.

I think that you will have to ask your eye consultant what he/she means by that and explain it to you.

Just to reassure you, Avastin is still a very effective drug and is used very successfully across the world. It is just that it is not a drug which is licenced for the treatment of macular degeneration in the UK.

Best wishes

Helpline

Macular Society

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Hi fmarston, I googled eye window defect and there was a bunch of stuff that looks like it might be worth you reading so you can ask your eye dr relevant questions and gain a better understanding. From my cursory look, and knowing nothing medical, it doesnt seem to be anything sinister, just an aspect of the damage pattern.

I would be interested in the answer when you get one from your eye dr.

Best of luck with everything x