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Confused

I have just been speaking to someone at the Macular Society, and have been advised, that if I have dry AMD, then it is not worth seeing a specialist, as there...

I have just been speaking to someone at the Macular Society, and have been advis...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Bit of a rant (sorry!)

So I realise this is going to be abit of a rant/pity party for one but reading the posts and opinions of all you lovely people always makes me feel better and...

So I realise this is going to be abit of a rant/pity party for one but reading t...

Eyerecovery1

•5 years ago

44 Replies

Eylea injections

Hi. I have just been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration. My eyesight is pretty good, just a wavy line in the corner of one eye. I was given a booklet...

Hi. I have just been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration. My eyesight is pre...

Eyecloud

•5 years ago

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Drusen infestation

If drusen only affect the macula in 3% of people, where does it go in the 97%? Can it not be persuaded to go there in the 3%? Why does this page not respond...

If drusen only affect the macula in 3% of people, where does it go in the 97%? C...

rollerboy

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Flickering scotoma

I have been seeing a blind spot on the right side of my eye close to my central vision . The spot is a flickering of light and like a pinwheel. What could be...

I have been seeing a blind spot on the right side of my eye close to my central ...

Momo2424

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Update on new anti-VEGF

I had a review and by-monthly injection on my left eye yesterday that is my good eye! I received good news to say that it it was dry and Eyelea was working...

I had a review and by-monthly injection on my left eye yesterday that is my good...

Annsandra13

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Macular Week at Moorfield raising awareness for us all

I Thought it was interesting to see this article below from Moorfield Moorfield is proud to celebrate Macular Week (24-30 June). Led by the Macular...

I Thought it was interesting to see this article below from Moorfield Moorfiel...

Annsandra13

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Appointments

Still waiting on first appointment at eye clinic. Been cancelled twice now they said clinics have been cancelled due to operations.

Still waiting on first appointment at eye clinic. Been cancelled twice now they ...

Knowledge47

•5 years ago

8 Replies

hello, has anyone heard of Lorati eye drops? and if so, does it work for macular degeneration?

hello, has anyone heard of Lorati eye drops? and if so, does it work for macular...

zm790

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Macular hole and glaucoma in both eyes

my wife has macular hole in both eyes. She also has raised interoccular presure. She is taking eye drops for the iop and is worried that lowering the eye...

my wife has macular hole in both eyes. She also has raised interoccular presure....

jhys06567

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Phone review of md

The phone review I talked about earlier worked out well. I was only at hospital 30 mins yesterday and got results over the phone today without having to see...

The phone review I talked about earlier worked out well. I was only at hospital ...

Patjo

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Eyesight deteriorated !

I’m disappointed to be told my eyesight had deteriorated yesterday and my right eye had become more wet. my appointment on my right eye was moved from 4 weeks...

I’m disappointed to be told my eyesight had deteriorated yesterday and my right ...

Annsandra13

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Hope

AMD made our Welsh news last night .after news at 10...at last something might get done on waiting times 👍x

AMD made our Welsh news last night .after news at 10...at last something might g...

JJnan

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Good News

Just been to the eye specialist for a yearly check up. He said he is pleased and I dont have to go back until this time next year. I have had nanosecond R2...

Just been to the eye specialist for a yearly check up. He said he is pleased an...

Hammiepaeroa

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Myopic CNV, Flickering Foster Fuch's Spots Dilemma

Hi All, Just joined healthunlocked today. I am an indian and i have had n no. of issues with my right eye. I basically had irregular shape of the right...

Hi All, Just joined healthunlocked today. I am an indian and i have had n ...

Pankaj_Arora

•5 years ago

14 Replies

ayayay's update

Had to postpone my latest scan and eye test because of my other health issue. My vision is rather a bit dodgy and I feel I am walking on the clouds. For all of...

Had to postpone my latest scan and eye test because of my other health issue. My...

Hidden

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Maybe a silly question ???????

hi, newbie on board here ! just had 1 of 3 eye injections for wet macular. The comment upon 'reading my eye test results, by the nurse was, only just failed'...

hi, newbie on board here ! just had 1 of 3 eye injections for wet macular. The c...

mischa123

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Stopped injection now 😟

After 5 years of injections in both eyes for wet AMD was told yesterday I cant have any more in left eye because of scarring, apparently as fluid cant be...

After 5 years of injections in both eyes for wet AMD was told yesterday I cant h...

JJnan

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Frustrated with eye care

I receive monthly eye injection in the right eye. My doctor just cancelled this month’s appointment due to a ‘scheduling conflict ‘ . No appointment for this...

I receive monthly eye injection in the right eye. My doctor just cancelled this ...

Spottedog

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Update on Laser treatment

I went to the hospital on Friday for the planned laser treatment of IOL. The doctor I saw did a check on the lens and said that it was only marginally...

I went to the hospital on Friday for the planned laser treatment of IOL. The do...

Bobbie915

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Urgent referral

Hi my daughter went to the optician for a routine eye test..she is 18 yrs old. The optician gave her a letter for GP which says urgent referrall wothin 2...

Hi my daughter went to the optician for a routine eye test..she is 18 yrs old. T...

Ac68

•5 years ago

12 Replies

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Macular Society

All posts for June 2019

Confused

Bit of a rant (sorry!)

Eylea injections

Drusen infestation

Flickering scotoma

Update on new anti-VEGF

Macular Week at Moorfield raising awareness for us all

Appointments

hello, has anyone heard of Lorati eye drops? and if so, does it work for macular degeneration?

Macular hole and glaucoma in both eyes

Phone review of md

Eyesight deteriorated !

Hope

Good News

Myopic CNV, Flickering Foster Fuch's Spots Dilemma

ayayay's update

Maybe a silly question ???????

Stopped injection now 😟

Frustrated with eye care

Update on Laser treatment

Urgent referral

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