Drusen or AMD?

[Kellieaz]

I am 44 years old and have been diagnosed with drusen. I have done some research and don't understand it if it is macular degeneration or not. I have been referred to a specialist in Salt Lake City Eye Institute. I have lost a great deal of eyesight in my right eye and have bumps on the back of my retina.

[Clutter]

Hi Kelliaz,

This is primarily a forum for thyroid patients so I doubt you'll get much help with Drusen and AMD. There are a few posts on HealthUnlocked in this link which may help you healthunlocked.com/search/d...

[silverfox53]

Hi Kelliaz

There is a Macular Society on here, so if you check that out there should be lots of help available. Drusen, though, are the build-up of the detritus that causes your vision to be blocked, so it would seem that you may well have AMD. I have this, thankfully at a very early stage, so I'm not really in a position to give much help or information re my experiences. Pop over to the Macular Society community where there will be lots of support for you.

J xx

[silverfox53]

Here's thelink: healthunlocked.com/maculars...

[Poonam1]

I would try and chase up your appointment asap, or if you're really concerned, so wait go to emergency.

[Angelic69]

Did they say why its only in one eye??? Which eye analyzes??? Don't each one do a separate role I think I watched a documentary years back about how each eye works in connection to neurological processes eg gathering and understanding information. Have you noticed any change in that area or just vision.??