What is Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a medical condition where the light sensing cells in the macula malfunction and over time cease to work. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology,...
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Hi,
I’m really new to this kind of thing. I don’t have MD, my husband does. So, I hope it’s okay that I post. (let me know if it’s not) I can’t get my husband near the computer. He gets so frustrated. Hats off to you that have MD and can still use it. We have Zoom Text installed and a big monitor, but he never really learned to use a computer before being diagnosed. My husband has Wet MD in both eyes. He also has Angiod Streaks (or is that a symptom?) he was diagnosed in the first eye when he was 45 (7 years ago) and then the second eye three years later. 45 sounded old to me at the time, since I’m 15 years younger than he is. But now I’m realizing how young it is! He’s only been back to the Dr a few times after that. He has been working with the CA dept of Rehabilitation Blind Services unit and they have hooked him up with a bunch of gadgets, but he hasn’t been to the eye Dr in 2 years. He stopped about a year and a half ago and worked until last November as a car salesman… Until he was laid off. He was lucky to work that long since you are supposed to have a DL to sell cars. Anyway, when we first met 10 years ago, we used to go running and hiking together all the time. We recently tried going on a short hike and he fell four times because he couldn’t see. MD has changed both of our lives (don’t get me wrong, I know that I am health, and very lucky!!!) I’m just wondering... how bad is it going to get for him?? What can I do to help? bless you all! Posted on 05/29/09, 10:05 pm |
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The biggest thing that that you could do to help is convince him to try natural (i.e. God's) cures. 
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Hey there! I think that it is awesome that you are in this support group. Those who live with a loved one who has md need support almost as much! I have wmd, and am considering the injections. I have heard alot of positive stuff about them. Has this been suggested to him yet? Also, there is alot of nutritional info. online that helps alot. I do fruit and veggie juices that support vision also. They help with overall health too. The best thing that I could think of to tell you is to help him to find new ways to do old things. Like hiking. I love to hike and walk. Maybe he can use a walking stick like I do, and start on level ground, getting used to using it, and eventually something more challenging. It is definitely a blow to our ego when we are no longer as independent as we used to be. It can be quite depressing. But keep you chin up honey! Help him to remember all of the other senses that are still there for him. We will all find a way, I truly believe that! Love to ya both
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