Macular degeneration (Page 2): So sorry Bud. I was diagnosed last year and I have seen the slow decline in my ability to focus while shooting. I still do some photoshoots but I let...

Mrsmoses Loc: Oregon

BudsOwl wrote:

Well, life goes on and at almost 94 I can’t complain

So sorry Bud. I was diagnosed last year and I have seen the slow decline in my ability to
focus while shooting. I still do some photoshoots but I let them know of my condition and
so far none have said they are going elsewhere. But I know its only time. I just turned 80
and it seems like that is the year when lots of things quit working. God bless you.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Sorry to hear of your problem Bud. Best wishes!

Don

Horseart Loc: Alabama

BudsOwl wrote:

Age related macular degeneration, AMD, can make photography difficult, if not impossible. I’ve been tested for and eventually getting injection's in each eye for over four years. I’ve reached the stage now where I need a magnify glass to help me read and also will have to stop driving before the end of summer so I will be selling my cameras and lenses. Watch for my addi in the next month or so. I will first try Craig’s list for local photographers .
Bud

I'm so sorry to hear that Bud. I have known many who have taken the shots and they really do help a lot. You are in my prayers!

lxu532 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

BudsOwl wrote:

Age related macular degeneration, AMD, can make photography difficult, if not impossible. I’ve been tested for and eventually getting injection's in each eye for over four years. I’ve reached the stage now where I need a magnify glass to help me read and also will have to stop driving before the end of summer so I will be selling my cameras and lenses. Watch for my addi in the next month or so. I will first try Craig’s list for local photographers .
Bud

I'm very sorry to hear that.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

Mrsmoses wrote:

So sorry Bud. I was diagnosed last year and I have seen the slow decline in my ability to
focus while shooting. I still do some photoshoots but I let them know of my condition and
so far none have said they are going elsewhere. But I know its only time. I just turned 80
and it seems like that is the year when lots of things quit working. God bless you.

I’ve had some odd happenings. I started with dry md and then eventually it turned to wet so the doctor started me on EYLEA every four weeks then six then eight and all. Of a sudden the photos of the back of my eyes showed that I had gone back to dry so he started using SYFOVRE a every 4 weeks and after about two or three treatments I was back to wet so now I am on VABYSMO. It’s been sort of a rollercoaster ride for the last couple of months. Up to now my insurance has covered the treatments with a simple $25 copay I am waiting to see what the charges will be for this latest drug.

scoundrel Loc: Wytheville VA

Macular degeneration is a maddening affliction to have, where you can see everything EXCEPT what you are looking directly at. Fortunately for me, I do not suffer from macular degeneration, but I knew some people who did.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

scoundrel wrote:

Macular degeneration is a maddening affliction to have, where you can see everything EXCEPT what you are looking directly at. Fortunately for me, I do not suffer from macular degeneration, but I knew some people who did.

At this time I can still see straight ahead but I’m not comfortable driving in unfamiliar places and it is difficult seeing as far ahead as I would like. I plan to stop driving by the end of August which fits in with our moving to an Independent Living facility which provides many amenities. My wife will stay be driving