Promising Hope For Macular Degeneration - Page 2

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

I saw that features on the local news here last week. That is wonderful news.

Now if only they found something for Fuchs dystrophy which my husband has. They can no longer "get" his (thick) glasses to correct his eyes. In the morning especially he can barely see when he wakes up, everything is foggy. One day (don't know how long from now) he will need cornea transplants (as in both eyes). I feel so bad and worry about him going blind one day.

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/20/2014 CelticCrafter said:
On 11/20/2014 Topaz Gem said:
My mother had macular degeneration and it was so sad, because she loved to read and especially missed reading her Bible. I'm so glad that there's hope for others who are suffering from the disease.

Topaz my mom had it also, she voluntarily gave up driving because of it, couldn't read like she used to or knit or crochet anymore.

m mother had it as well but signed up for Books on Tape through library/Braille Institute and ending up "reading" (listening to) more books than before. a great service.

Gooday · ‎03-23-2010

My dad has an appointment tomorrow with his ophthalmologist. He told me last week that he has lost the sight in his left eye.

Since I am currently in another state, my cousin who is an R.N. is taking him to his appointment.

I am wondering if he has developed macular degeneration. I am perplexed as to what could have caused this. He had just been seen in June so, I don't know.

I am anxiously awaiting their phone call tomorrow afternoon.

chessylady · ‎05-01-2010

At my last annual vision test, my eye doctor told me that I had druzen in my right eye which is an early indicator for macular degeneration. The good news is that my vision is unchanged in the last two years. I am also taking a combination vitamin that was found to be effective for age related macular degeneration. In addition leafy green vegetables and orange vegetables are recommended. Thank you for this information, it gives me hope for the future.

september · ‎03-09-2010

Gooday, I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your dad. My husband has had two detached retinas (one in each eye), and this comes on rather suddenly. But a good surgeon can fix it.

Gooday · ‎03-23-2010

On 11/20/2014 september said:
Gooday, I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your dad. My husband has had two detached retinas (one in each eye), and this comes on rather suddenly. But a good surgeon can fix it.

I thought of that but, I always thought that was accompanied by severe pain which he does not have. But, I am no expert.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

My mom had Macular Degeneration and it changed her world. I've been doing all I can, taking supplements and wearing sunglasses. I hope this new information really pans out to real life treatment.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Both of my parents had severe macular degeneration and it ruined their lives. I move here to New Mexico because neither could drive. There is no public transportation where they lived. They were both voracious readers which they could no longer do. Dad couldn't play golf, they couldn't see to go to the movies, opera or watch TV. Mom had trouble turning the stove on, reading instructions on packages, or give someone her credit card number on the phone. Even dialing the phone was hard. They had all the "blind" gadgets, but in their 80's didn't have a lot of patience to use them. Dad was able to sign checks using a huge, expensive reader but it would drive you nuts trying to read a book on it.

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ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

On 11/20/2014 chessylady said: At my last annual vision test, my eye doctor told me that I had druzen in my right eye which is an early indicator for macular degeneration. The good news is that my vision is unchanged in the last two years. I am also taking a combination vitamin that was found to be effective for age related macular degeneration. In addition leafy green vegetables and orange vegetables are recommended. Thank you for this information, it gives me hope for the future.

chessy......from what I have been told from my retina specialist's girl in his office, he is one that was involved in the making and development of that vitamin. I think it is called "FOCUS".....

Yes, about the veggies......remember when we were little kids....."eat your carrots, they are good for your eyes......" Have always liked spinach and carrots......

Please tell me what druzen is......never heard of it...... TIA

september · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/20/2014 Gooday said:
On 11/20/2014 september said:
Gooday, I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your dad. My husband has had two detached retinas (one in each eye), and this comes on rather suddenly. But a good surgeon can fix it.

I thought of that but, I always thought that was accompanied by severe pain which he does not have. But, I am no expert.

My husband didn't have any pain with either detachment. But a rather sudden loss of vision. The good news is...that both surgeries were 100% successful. The bad news is the recovery process, but since you don't know what your dad's problem is yet...too soon to say if you need to know these details.