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Sharmin:
I am very saddened to learn that my dad has just been diagnosed with macular degeneration.  He has always had perfect vision, but suddenly last week he felt that he could not see well with his right eye.  On examination they found that he has wet macular degeneration in his right eye and dry macular degeneration in his left eye.  He is having medications injected into his eye but I am really afraid for him.  He is 63 years old, he just retired and we are hoping that he can enjoy his life.  I am praying that the meds help restore his vision and that he does not lose his eyesight in the other eye.  So far he is seeing well out of his other eye.  I am really afraid for him and don't know how to advise him at this time.  Can anyone help me with this?  Can everyone also pray for him, he is the sweetest, jolliest man I have ever known and I don't think he himself understands what is happening to him. 

Thank you,

Sharmin

Kathy11:
Dear Sharmin.
It is sad to hear about your Dad. at the same time its not as bad as it appears .I came across what kind of treatment is availaible and seems that lots can be done these days I also recently read somewhere about a camera lens that is now being inserted in the eyes to give better eyesite.
Having said that I wish him good luck and try not to worry too much.
Love Kathy :hugfriend :hugfriend



This info is from Google
What treatments are available?

If the AMD is detected late in its progression, such as when severe scarring at the macula has already developed, vision is unlikely to recover.

Management of the disease is then aimed at preventing further deterioration, as well as early detection and treatment of a similar disease in the other eye. In the advanced form of the disease, low vision aids such as mini-telescopes and magnifying glasses may help some patients.

If AMD is detected early, there are better chances for treatment and there is a greater likelihood of improving vision or slowing the deterioration, depending on the form of the disease.

The types of treatment available for AMD include:

Observation with regular check-ups for mild and non-progressive forms of the disease.
Destruction of the abnormal new vessels in wet AMD using:
direct laser ablation
transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT)
photodynamic therapy (PDT
Injections inside or around the eye can be used to reverse the development of abnormal new vessels and control inflammation. The type of medications used include:
Anti-angiogenesis drugs (Macugen, Lucentis, Avastin)
Steroids (Anecortave, Triamcinolone Acetonide)
Surgery can be performed to clear the blood from under the macula using an injection of a drug (tissue plasminogen activator) and gas into the eye to move the blood away from the macula.
Nutritional supplements containing selenium, zinc, Vitamin A, C and E may help patients at risk of AMD. However, such supplements in high doses can have side effects and your doctor should be consulted before beginning long-term supplement taking.
What should I do if I think I have macular degeneration?

Anyone who develops blurring of central vision should be examined by a retinal specialist (an eye doctor specialised in retinal diseases) as soon as possible. Tests may be required to help in diagnosis and assessment of the condition. Treatment will be based on findings of the examination and investigations. Your retinal specialist will be the best person to explain the problem and the treatment options.

 

 
   
 
 
 
 

Sharmin:
Kathy,

Thank you so much for this information and for your kind words.  I have been worried sick all day.  I hope that something can be done before he loses too much vision. 

Thanks again for the info my dear,

Sharmin

Zaini:
Sharmin,

I am really sorry to hear about your dad,i really didn't know much about Macular Degeneration,i just googled it,i hope it won't get worse and meds will be able to stop it from advancing,please convey my regards to your dad  :hugfriend .

Zaini.

Dori:
Sharmin,

I just woke up and thinking very hard. My father has bad eyes. Since birth, but worsened by lyme disease. He gave people also 1 advice, but i cannot remember it now.

I hope the meds are working and i wish him recovery.


Hugs, Dore

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