Injections for Macular Degeneration

[Maculardegeneration]

I am new here. I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration last July in my right eye. I had it for awhile but did not realize until my annual check up. My left eye is still dry but can switch at any time. I had 3 injections of Avastin and did well. I wanted to switch to Eyelea and finally convinced a new Retina Specialist to inject me last week. I am now beginning to feel like my eye is not doing as well as before. Is there really a difference in results? I cannot get answers from Doctors but I can tell they are thinking about my condition and the treatment. This diagnosis is so frightening and I am alone in trying to get the right treatment.

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Hi, sending you a hug x Diagnosis is always scary and much like a bereavement so be kind to yourself.

The Macular Society will have lots of info on their website or you can email/ tel them.

It's my understanding that eyelea is formulated for the eye but avastin isn't so eyelea is better for the body as a whole.

Unfortunately eye conditions can be variable but that doesn't mean it won't become stable. However, any changes should be reported to your eye clinic. Depending how long after your last inj they may want to re inj.

You say one eye is still dry - so you have been diagnosed with amd in both eyes ( one wet, one dry)? Or do you mean wet in one but nothing in the other? Important difference. Have you been given an amsler chart to check your eyes? It's a good idea to check weekly.

Wishing you all the best going forward.

[Macular_1]

Hi there,

So sorry to learn about your wet macular degeneration.

Please see our treatments booklet on the subject below;

macularsociety.org/sites/de...

If you are in the UK, please call our helpline for a chat on 0300 30 30 111 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday).

Best wishes

Macular Society

[Fredfarmer]

My mother in law has wet macular in one eye the eye is not treatable but she can see parts of sight through it but the doctors are treating the good eye with monthly checks and sometimes she is injected but I can understand your concerns at this terrible condition seek more assurance from your doctor and tell him your concerns hope everything goes well for you in the future

[Maculardegeneration in reply to Fredfarmer]

Thanks for your encouragement. I have been to six doctors. None of them have been willing to explain or give me direction. I feel like I am counseling myself without any knowledge base. At some point I have to settle with one Doctor and hope for the best