Macular Degeneration

[BusynMember1]

Apparently I have this. Any experiences? I am not thrilled but want to know how to make the best of it. Have not seen a retinal specialist yet as this diagnosis happened at an emergency ophamology appointment Friday and he has to refer me. Stuff I read on the internet are not encouraging. Yes, I know. The internet is not the best place for information.

 

[MissLulu]

Busy, I don't know anything about this, but just wanted to say I'm sorry this is happening. I hope there is a treatment that will work for you.

 

[BusynMember1]

Thanks. I just found out it's a macular pucker. I feel better. But stil...

 

[Nandina]

Busy, I’m sorry you are experiencing this. I know little about it except that my friend’s mom has it.

I have had issues with a torn retina previously and I know what to look for now, ie. unusual looking “floaters,” flashes, etc. Can you say what the symptoms are or what to look for with respect to macular degeneration? I know you will seek out good medical care and I hope it can be treated easily. Hugs

 

[KTMom91]

I was told I had the early stages of macular degeneration, and to take Preservision AREDS 2 vitamins. This was several years ago, and my last appointment with the retina specialist showed it had cleared up. Don't know if I was misdiagnosed at the beginning or if the vitamins and wearing sunglasses healed it, but I'm just happy to know I don't have it.

 

[BusynMember1]

Thanks!

 

[Nomad]

I’m so sorry.
This is so ???
I have a retina priblem in one eye.
One doctor thought it was Mac Deg. They look similar In certain ways vía X-rays.
It’s only in one eye, so I rely on my other eye significantly.
Be sure to get a fantastic retina specialist. This is sooo weird. I was just gathering names in my new community to see one here. Oh…I see you found it it’s something else. This is what happened to me …although a different diagnosis. Just make sure you get to a great doctor and go regularly. Consider a second opinion if a procedure is suggested. And I too have heard good things about those vitamins in many cases. Good luck.

 

[BusynMember1]

This can't be fixed by anything except surgery. And many don't need surgery. But if it starts to affect your life that's when surgery is suggested.
In my case, I can't drive at all. The white line on the street keeps swaying back and forth and looks wavy so I literally can't tell where the road really is. I almost had an accident but I was in the middle of nowhere so if I had pulled over for help, I could not have explained where I was. It was just trees. My better eye was not enough to help me see well. I slowed way down and made it. The sun bothered me too.
I already had a good eye exam but he was an ophamologist only, not a retinal specialist. I see one Monday. I hope to have surgery as I see wavy lines from that eye and can't drive at all. Also I can't judge depth perception and even walking is not clear. I almost walk into walls!
I now know others who had a macular pucker and surgery. I found them after I posted here.
Thanks for all the advice and caring.