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Amazing Treatment

Went for my injections on Thursday. Was in waiting area of theatre explaining my rapidly deteriorating vision concerns to the nurse. He asked me if I’d like to...

Went for my injections on Thursday. Was in waiting area of theatre explaining my...

Emelinep

•4 years ago

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Steam Cell Update

Patients who were the first to receive a new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) derived from stem cells in 2015 have maintained...

Patients who were the first to receive a new treatment for wet age-related macul...

Becky_MacularSociety

Partner•4 years ago

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First eye clinic appointment since lock down

Hi everyone I suffer from AMD and am currently having Eyelea injections at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Eye clinic. I was worried about going to the hospital...

Hi everyone I suffer from AMD and am currently having Eyelea injections at Royal...

bajowill

•4 years ago

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Stem Cell Research Webinar

World-leading eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey, who is investigating the use of stem cells to treat age-related macular degeneration, will be hosting a...

World-leading eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey, who is investigating the use...

Becky_MacularSociety

Partner•4 years ago

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Monthly inj

Hi everyone, hope your all coping with lockdown. The new consultant (same clinic) I've been seeing since January after reading my notes put me on monthly...

Hi everyone, hope your all coping with lockdown. The new consultant (same cli...

JJnan

•4 years ago

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Injection Update

Hi Everyone. Today I went for my injection which is every 2 months. Precautions were tighter than last visit. This time I had to ware a mask. I hated it,...

Hi Everyone. Today I went for my injection which is every 2 months. Precaution...

Bobbie915

•4 years ago

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Pre injection protocol

I have had over 30 ‘eyelea’ injections for wet AMD , both in UK and Belgium. In each case the pre injection protocol was followed, namely: 1. Visual acuity...

I have had over 30 ‘eyelea’ injections for wet AMD , both in UK and Belgium. In...

ALMD

•4 years ago

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Bleed during Eylea Injection

Hi, hubby had his 17th Eylea injection yesterday for BRVO. Good Covid arrangements in place and he was the first appointment 👍👍 or so we thought. He...

Hi, hubby had his 17th Eylea injection yesterday for BRVO. Good Covid arrangeme...

smiler6044

•4 years ago

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Wrist watch tips

For those with poor sight, are the hands on a watch easier to read than numbers on a digital watch.

For those with poor sight, are the hands on a watch easier to read than numbers ...

Bobbie915

•4 years ago

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Dangers of intraocular pressure (IOP) from intraocular injections.

My vision is slightly more "milky" and less sharp after injections – do relatively well with the Snellen chart and I think I'll probably need an injection –...

My vision is slightly more "milky" and less sharp after injections – do relative...

ironbrain

•4 years ago

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Myopic CNV long term stability outcomes?

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum I was diagnosed with MMD in my left eye 5 years ago in my early 20's and have been receiving injections in my left eye every...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum I was diagnosed with MMD in my left eye 5 yea...

Linky1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Today at 2pm: Leading UK ophthalmologists to take part in Macular Society treatment webinar for patients

Hi Everyone, unfortunately we ran into some technical issues so the webinar was unable to happen. There will be another webinar as soon as a future date is...

Hi Everyone, unfortunately we ran into some technical issues so the webinar was ...

Becky_MacularSociety

Partner•4 years ago

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Thank you

Hi everyone Just want to thank all of you who replied. Nice to know so many care. My next appointment came through yesterday for 27th May so I’ll ring the eye...

Hi everyone Just want to thank all of you who replied. Nice to know so many car...

Emelinep

•4 years ago

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Amd injections

Just had my first and injection for amd. Noticed a huge improvement in vision after 48 hours but it only lasted for about 12 hours. Does anyone know if that’s...

Just had my first and injection for amd. Noticed a huge improvement in vision a...

Blindbasset

•4 years ago

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First injection yesterday

Hi, so I had my first injection in my eye yesterday. I have branch vein retinal occlusion in my left eye. When the numbing drops wore off I had incredible pain...

Hi, so I had my first injection in my eye yesterday. I have branch vein retinal ...

MillieT

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Diabetic Macular Edema

I started having eye problems and told my doctor who just said it was my age! I knew it was happening too quickly and went to see an optician who gave me a...

I started having eye problems and told my doctor who just said it was my age! I...

Gemini55

•4 years ago

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New Treament A M D

Is there any trials in the uk of the treatment GB 102 and GB103 from Graybug .or anything similar Thank you

Is there any trials in the uk of the treatment GB 102 and GB103 from Graybug .o...

Tessa83

•4 years ago

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Facial skin problem after eye area cleansing

Further to my original post, I have been using thick cream which I already had prescribed by the doctor, and the condition is much improved. I lather my face...

Further to my original post, I have been using thick cream which I already had p...

princess1931

•4 years ago

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Considering continuing with injections?

Hi Everyone I hope you are managing to keep safe and well through this pandemic that is effecting everyone , my heart goes out to the families who have lost...

Hi Everyone I hope you are managing to keep safe and well through this pandemi...

Annsandra13

•4 years ago

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Allergic reactionMovement of my eryes or mouth

I had my recent injection at another hospital and as usual the area around my eye was cleansed (morel like scrubbed) It was very sore but I thought this would...

I had my recent injection at another hospital and as usual the area around my ey...

princess1931

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Hay fever

Hi, I have amd, one eye wet the other dry. I am suffering badly with hay fever, my eyes are very sore. Any recommendations as to what I can use to ease it?...

Hi, I have amd, one eye wet the other dry. I am suffering badly with hay fever,...

Eyecloud

•4 years ago

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ask and insist

monthly injections in both eyes for over 4 years now. Gradually the "after" pain was getting worse and worse . I would mention it to Doctor who brushed me...

monthly injections in both eyes for over 4 years now. Gradually the "after" pa...

Augenstern

•4 years ago

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Eye clinic

Iv got eye clinic next week I'm worried is it safe to go cause of this virus its just for a follow up after my 3 eye injections I'm bit worried. Thanks

Iv got eye clinic next week I'm worried is it safe to go cause of this virus its...

WADDINGTON

•4 years ago

13 Replies

CSR never goes away

I am a 41 yr old female, was diagnosed with CSR over 4 years ago. Retinal specialist told me this would go away, but it never has. I have used eye drops for a...

I am a 41 yr old female, was diagnosed with CSR over 4 years ago. Retinal specia...

Alwayswinking

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Unhelpful banner!

At times, I want to share in the conversation or to read the posts, but I cannot get rid of the obnoxious banner that sits in the middle of the screen and...

At times, I want to share in the conversation or to read the posts, but I cannot...

bel9mex

•4 years ago

6 Replies

WMD;Supplements

Hello Everyone, had my first injection for WMD and was advised to take MacuGold but I’m taking blood thinners for AF , any advice?

Hello Everyone, had my first injection for WMD and was advised to take MacuGold ...

Fattypatty

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone else have scarred retinas that cause double vision? If so, what was your treatment? Did you find a good specialist to help?

4 years ago I had swelling of my retinas during my pregnancy which later caused extensive scarring to both retinas. It’s most likely the cause of my double...

4 years ago I had swelling of my retinas during my pregnancy which later caused ...

DoublevisionS

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Monthly injection continuing

I had my monthly injection on Thursday. Differences were I was given anti biotic eye drops to use 4 times a day for 4 days also iodine was in eyelid for a...

I had my monthly injection on Thursday. Differences were I was given anti biotic...

tallyho

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Tech Help

A few people have kindly helped with shopping. Nobody seems eager to take cash. To put someone on my account as payee, I have to use a card reader. It is...

A few people have kindly helped with shopping. Nobody seems eager to take cash....

Bobbie915

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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Posts - Macular Society | HealthUnlocked

Macular Society

All posts for May 2020

Amazing Treatment

Steam Cell Update

First eye clinic appointment since lock down

Stem Cell Research Webinar

Monthly inj

Injection Update

Pre injection protocol

Bleed during Eylea Injection

Wrist watch tips

Dangers of intraocular pressure (IOP) from intraocular injections.

Myopic CNV long term stability outcomes?

Today at 2pm: Leading UK ophthalmologists to take part in Macular Society treatment webinar for patients

Thank you

Amd injections

First injection yesterday

Diabetic Macular Edema

New Treament A M D

Facial skin problem after eye area cleansing

Considering continuing with injections?

Allergic reactionMovement of my eryes or mouth

Hay fever

ask and insist

Eye clinic

CSR never goes away

Unhelpful banner!

WMD;Supplements

Does anyone else have scarred retinas that cause double vision? If so, what was your treatment? Did you find a good specialist to help?

Monthly injection continuing

Tech Help

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