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Hello I was just diagnosed with choroidal neovascular membrane I'm 28 years old I went in to the eye doctor after my left eye became blurry and distorted.... I had my first injection 3 days ago . Any successful stores? Did it help re gain some vision?

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Jihm

Yes. Hi Robynm. The injections I have had in my wet AMD eye, over the last couple years, have definitely made the world look more normal than when I was first diagnosed with AMD. The wavy lines on doorway frames, etc. have gone away. It is no "cure" for sure. But to me the improvement is obvious.

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Robynm_1991 in reply toJihm

Yes agreed thank you ! I pray it helps someway . My right eye lucky doesn't have it I thank god for that I'm hoping it clears up a bit .

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Bunny1756

Hi Robyn,

From what I have learned, everyone is different and responds differently to the medications. I had my first Eylea injection on February 19; my first in the other eye was a week later. At that point, my doctor told me there was already improvement in the first eye, after only a week. I could actually see the medication enter my eye. I did notice the change, but it was nice to hear it from him. It is an unusual feeling; my eyes actually felt better, despite a little stone feeling from the medication and brused-like pain from the injection in the first eye, which took the week to subside. The second in my other eye had no pain. I just recently read that many doctors monitor patients every 4-6-8 weeks and re-evaluate after a year. I am sure this varies as well. With what medication are you being treated? I imagine patience is important with these medications.

Best wishes,

Bunny

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Robynm_1991 in reply toBunny1756

I don't remember the name honestly I was so upset and freaking out I didn't catch it . She said it was to dry up the blood and hopefully still the leaking . I go back next week I also had retinal tear surgery on both eyes as well . They did tell me it could take a few injections to see a difference I'm hoping it helps

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Bunny1756 in reply toRobynm_1991

Robyn,

I hope so too. It is important to know with what medications you are being treated. I think you are very brave. It took me six months before very wonderful people convinced me to begin the medication injections. Talk with your doctor for guidance.

Take care,

Bunny

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