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Taking AREDS 2 By Eye Doctors Orders

By A myAMDteam Member 1 answer

Do You Always Ultimately Lose Your Sight With Wet Amd?

By A myAMDteam Member 2 answers

My Doctor Did Not Tell Me That The Atrophy In One Of My Eyes Was A Worsening Of My Dry AMD. Did Your Doctor Give You More Information?

By A myAMDteam Member 2 answers

What Vision Aids Have Been Most Helpful For You? 🔍🕶️

By A myAMDteam Member 14 answers
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I Have Been Taking PreserVision AREDS2 And Recently Have Seen Ads For VisionMD Which Some Reviews Claim VisionMD To Be Superior. Comments?

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Where Do You Buy Your AREDS?

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Oxford, FL
A myAMDteam Member

I agree there is a lot of misinformation coming from professionals, plus vitamins and other supplements aren’t regulated so we never know what we’re getting with them. Prayers friend.

2 days ago

Best Magnifying Glasses For Watching Tv

A myAMDteam Member asked a question 💭
Denver, CO

Where Can I Get AREDSs At The Lowest Price?

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Oxford, FL

Had my first injections this week. I Have AMD in both eyes now
Worse in left eye.

A myAMDteam Member

I.just turned 81 and diagnosed with 2 blocked arteries. I.was scheduled for.surgery 8/7/2024 but the Neurologist set me to a Neuro-Ophthomologist first
She found the AMD. They put surgery on hold… read more

August 20

Is It Better To Have Prescription Sunglasses Or Tinted Prescription Glasses For Macular Degeneration?

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Cartersville, GA
A myAMDteam Member

Blue colored glasses limits computer and phone light that can damage eyes

September 22

How Long To They Can Really Use Stem Cell Research To Cure Some Of The Damage Caused By This Terrible Disease.

A myAMDteam Member asked a question 💭
A myAMDteam Member

It will be years. The clinical trials I found are only in Phase 1 for stem cells implant

September 22

Have Any Of You Totally Lose Your Sight From Wet MD, If So, How Long Did It Take From Your First Diagnosis.

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Camas, WA
A myAMDteam Member

Not yet, it progression is happening.. about 5 years in
. Everyone is different

September 22

How Is It Going Today? Hope Everyone Is Fine And Actually "doing" Instead Of Just Coping! This Vision Thing Is A 24/7 Lesson! <3

A myAMDteam Member asked a question 💭
Brooklyn Park, MN
A myAMDteam Member

I don't like having wet amd, but it's been dealt to me so I do the best I can. I just learned smoking can cause amd. Sorry I didn't know this a long time ago. So if u smoke, then quit.

August 27

What Vision Aids Have Been Most Helpful For You? 🔍🕶️

A myAMDteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA

Share any devices, tools, or techniques that have made a difference in your daily life. Your recommendations could be a game-changer for someone else!

Comment below with your favorite vision aids and let’s help each other out! 💬

 While you’re here, check out this article on treatments for AMD, including injections, laser therapy, and new approaches to learn more about managing AMD https://www.myamdteam.com/resources/treatments-...

5 Treatments for AMD: Injections, Laser Therapy, and New Approaches | myAMDteam
5 Treatments for AMD: Injections, Laser Therapy, and New Approaches | myAMDteam
A myAMDteam Member

Adequate or better lighting helps, and I find the Magnifier app on my iPhone to be increasingly helpful.

September 3

Hi, Does Anyone Know The Symptoms Of Geographic Atrophy ? I Have Distorted Vision And See Wavy Lines. My Optometrist Said I Have AMD.

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