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alfie

(527 posts) Sun Nov 2, 2014, 05:42 PM Nov 2014

Anyone have macular degeneration? [View all]

I was diagnosed six years ago. At that time I had lost central vision on the right eye,, but left eye was fine. About a year ago a blind area started just lateral to center in the left eye. Recently it has spread some more laterally. I feel that my vision is imparted enough that I have given up driving except within a few blocks of my house.

I would like some feedback from others. Thanks

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Anyone have macular degeneration? [View all] alfie Nov 2014 OP

No, but my Dad did. elleng Nov 2014 #1

Thanks elleng alfie Nov 2014 #2

I don't know for how long he had it, elleng Nov 2014 #3

a cancer drug bleedinglib Nov 2014 #4

My 95 year-old mother has it and is legally blind. I read an sinkingfeeling Nov 2014 #5

A cure would be wonderful. alfie Nov 2014 #6

The Area Council for the Blind provided my mom with an enlarger that could sinkingfeeling Nov 2014 #7

I have it in my left eye. RebelOne Nov 2014 #8

Could you differently in the effected eye after surgery? alfie Nov 2014 #9

Yes, I saw a little better after surgery, RebelOne Nov 2014 #11

I do. 'Age Related Macular Degeneration' Taking AREDS 2. trof Nov 2014 #10

My husband has the wet form of this CountAllVotes Dec 2014 #12