Posted by Mahesh Yagnik on September 11, 2000 at 05:22:33:

My mother 81 years old has AMD. I have heard a doctor in Florida can prescribe/make glasses.
Does anyone know anyone who can do that in Washington DC area
particularly in Laurel Maryland area.

I am not talking about a telescope type.
This institute/doctor puts two lenses together that works like a telescope.
Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

By Robert Wax on Thursday, January 04, 2001 - 12:20 pm:

My Mom, who is 82, has a worsening MD (wet) condition and her eye doctor(at Baskin -Palmer) is now recommending the visudyne treatment ASAP. Her biggest concern is the fluorescein angiography in advance as she believes she had an allergic reaction to that test a few years ago. Her doc suggested she consult an allergist ASAP in advance of the angiogram. She has been unable to find an allergist who knows anything about the fluorescein test or how to test for allergy to it. A couple of questions: anyone have this problem? Know of an allergist-in South Florida who might help? Can visudyne be done without angiogram first? Precautions during angiogram? Any other ideas or things we should be thinking about

By Anonymous on Friday, January 12, 2001 - 10:24 pm:

I AM A 47 YEAR OLD MAN WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AMD 15 YEARS AGO AND AM SLOWLY BUT SURELY LOSING MY CENTRAL VISION, WOULD LIKE ANY HELP ON THIS MATTER SINCE I HAVE TWO YOUNG BOYS WHO HAVE TO BE AWARE OF THIS CONDITION IN THE FUTURE, THANKS R.O.L. MONROE,GA.

By benjamin Boswell on Thursday, February 01, 2001 - 03:27 pm:

There is a place in Orlando,Florida that advertises on television that they make glasses for people with macular degeneration. I am looking into this myself (for my mother) , but I cannot vouch for them. If anyone would like to investigate this, the telephone number is:
1-800-435-7706. Please post any findings on the bulletin board. Thank you,
Benjamin Boswell Flagler Beach, Fl.

By semgalbiati on Wednesday, February 07, 2001 - 06:07 am:

there is in uk the hospital that sold by mail the glasses for people whit macular degeneration. I have got their e-mail web. if you want any information, you'll write me at galbiati.sem@aem.it. ITALY

bye sem

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By TED on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 11:23 pm:

To AMDF webmaster: I live in Las Vegas NEVADA and I have been diagnosed with macular degeneration and I guess NEVADA (according to your list of states)does not have any eye doctors to treat my disease ? TED


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By admin (Admin) on Thursday, March 21, 2002 - 09:56 am:

Hello Ted,

We have searched for retinal specialists in all states but have not found any in the state of Nevada. We do ask for physicians to send us their information. Perhaps the State Agency at http://www.macular.org/stagency/state_nv.html can make referrals for you.

Webmaster, AMDF

By Ric Browning on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 09:57 pm:

Please help, my Mother has been diagnosed with MD, if anyone has information regarding glasses that can help impeed the progress of MD please post a message on the board.


Thank you and please excuse the poor spelling

By chris hughes on Sunday, March 14, 2004 - 08:05 am:

Hi,

My wife Janis (57) has just been diagnosed with AMD - am interested in having access to bulletin board as way of keeping us up to date. We are based in the UK.

CHRIS HUGHES

By Anonymous on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 05:15 pm:

Hi Chris, I was Diagnosed 3 years ago with Wet Form. I have a great MD. I have had 3 PT treatments. I think the PT helped a great deal. I use to see only a black circle. now its like being under water. It took me a few months to adjust but, after time the other eye just takes over. I am only bothered if the sun hits me a certain way or I myself put my hand in the way, drinking coffee or something. I am 34 and dealing with it. Please assure Janis that she will adjust and there are all types of new therapy. JUST MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE MD, EVERY 3 MONTHS. THATS MY SUGGESTION.
Good Luck.....Deanna

By Gloria Krug on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 04:51 pm:

Two years ago I was diagnosed with AMD. It progressed to "wet" in my right eye and "dry" in my left. After turning to wet, my AMD specialist had me come back in 6 weeks and at that time he could find no trace of AMD in either eye. It had reversed itself. I am looking for others who may have had this experience or a study where they are looking for a common denominator. It has returned in my right eye and my vision is virtually gone. I would like to find out how this happened and if I could repeat it.

By Walter Hobbs on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 04:04 pm:

My dear 80 something mother in law has been diagnosed with wet AMD.Her vision is failing FAST. Has anyone been treated with, and benifited from Macugen or Lucentis. I don't think Lucentis is available yet but who knows.

Thanks in advance, Walt

By Diane Audette on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 04:06 pm:

I have myopic macular degeneration and am no longer able to drive. This is devastating to me. I am 49 and my job/life could change. There is hope in bioptics. See biopticdriving.org. Is anyone from CT that can help me in my efforts to get the laws changed? CT does not allow for bioptics, but they are being used safely in other states. Also I am thinking of being in a clinical trial for combretastatin A4. Has anyone used this or had it, any effects? Did it help? Thanks.

By Lauren Glenn on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 12:21 pm:

Hi,
I am writing a story for a local health publication in Baltimore. The story is focusing on a product called Zeagold. I'm searching for individuals who have found any sort of benefit from taking zeaxanthin in any form.

If anyone has such a story, I would greatly appreciate it if you would e-mail me at lauren.glenn@hotmail.com