Macular degeneration and plane altitude

[bondojon]

Does flying affect MD. ? I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration immediately after a flight from Boise Idaho to Detroit. Does altitude affect this/ or cause sudden wet MD? I have dry MD in my other eye

[RP1944]

It wouldn't think so. Dry turns to wet unfortunately.

[Rosalyn-helpline Partner]

Dear bondojon,

We asked an ophthalmologist this question several years ago and they stated that they were not aware of any connection.

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