Macular Degeneration - What To Do To Save Your Sight

[@robinnelson3868]

When you say, "treatment" do you mean injections of Avastin? Research of this drug says that it is chemotherapy and is used in breast cancer treatment and not approved by the FDA injections of the eye. I've been getting these injections into my eyeball for over a year and my vision has not improved. My Dr. has not mentioned one thing about diet or supplements which could improve the situation. My primary care doctor is useless, as is my ophlamologist. About to fire them both and go to Naturopathic medicine.

[@theoneroomworkshop5862]

I've been 37 years on insulin with pretty good control. I have just been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. My search for information about it has led me to the scary corners of the internet. Most of us at some point "ask Google" and scare the wits out of ourselves. This video was excellent. Thank you for making it. it was informative and reassuring.

[@KoolT]

Don't smoke tobacco

[@maricarmalijan4773]

How are you now

[@grainiac7824]

Do low carb to get off insulin and take care of the root problem. Reverse your diabetes. Best to you.

[@jamescrawford9643]

Apply yourself and learn everything you can about AMD and apply your learning. I've kept AMD at bay now for 5yrs. Apply yourself!

[@josephwalshe2848]

excellent video with really helpful information and as someone who has wet macular degeneration I urge as many people as possible to take time to watch and act on the advice of this eye doctor by far the most informative video I have watched and I thank all the researchers who have given hope to undergoing treatment thankyou thankyou thankyou people like myself

[@ghulammustafa5450]

So far in my experience, this is the best explanation - excellent video! Thank you.

[@RADERFPV]

I was born severely nearsighted with little to no night vision, and have had a complete retinal detachment in my right eye at age 19. At age 45, I've been diagnosed with macular degeneration, but I don't recall the details or severity that I have of it. I was in too much of shock to really let it sit in. I know that I need to see a retinal specialist ASAP, and I'm honestly scared to death. I have 4 and 5 year old boys, and I'm scared to no end that I won't be able to provide for my family within the next few years. It's getting harder and harder to focus on my computer screen. Now I'm here, watching videos like this, feeling a bit shaken before making the call I need to make. I'm sure many of you are feeling this way too, it's a terrible feeling.

[@determination0072]

Wishing you the best. So sorry you have to deal with this challenge and I hope you find the answers you need to cope much better than you ever thought possible! Be encouraged that this can improve! Hugs!

[@RADERFPV]

@@determination0072 Thank you so much, that really means a lot.

[@determination0072]

@@RADERFPV Have you looked into the MTHFR connection to this? My father had macular degeneration very bad in his later years. I have the MTHFR gene mutation and the beginning signs of waviness. I dug deep and found out there can be a connection between the MTHFR gene mutation causing poor methylation, and in turn causing macular degeneration. I’ve just touched the surface of this and I’m pretty sure my mutation came from Dad’s side since he had AMD and I am in the beginning stages. It’s at least worth looking into. We who deal with this must look at it from all angles. There are not many eye doctors who consider this or have an understanding of it. I was told nothing can be done. That is not true and never believe that…there is always a way or ways to overcome! Hope this helps!

[@RADERFPV]

@@determination0072 Thank you so much, I appreciate your insight. My eye problems are genetic as well, running on my Mom's side. The females are the carriers and aren't directly impacted, while 50% of the male children will have the conditions. I have 2 brothers, one has all the problems I have, and and the other has great vision. Retinal detachments, iritis, extreme nearsightedness (grew up wearing coke bottle glasses since 6 months), cataracts, all early on. Plus I have a lazy eye as a bonus, lol :) I'm so used to it all, that's it's all I really know. I'm just so very thankful to have what vision I do have, I treasure it more than anything. I'll look into this further, thanks again.

[@faebalina7786]

I honestly think this is due to all the screens we look at I am early 30’s and getting this I believe It showed up in a genetic test that I am more likely to get it and have been getting increasingly weaker vision in one eye, the rate of decline has been most rapid during lockdown as I would spend almost all day looking at screens for social and work reasons Was blessed with clear eyesight and took it for granted Thank God it’s isn’t affecting both eyes

[@lindaw.1568]

This is a tremendously valuable video! Thank you so much for making this, and sharing it with us! I have a good RS who has explained a lot to me, but this covers much more detail, and I know I am now better informed, and prepared to take appropriate action as the changes occur!

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

We're so happy it was useful to you Linda! We'll pass your kind comment on to Professor Aslam as well. Please feel free to share!

[@kathleenriley3858]

While there be information available for those with Dry Mac?

[@marcodelvalle5101]

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, I just wish that this information would be available more to general public to create more awareness of the symptoms and treatments. Thanks for the very concise and clear introduction to the macular degeneration.

[@seapearl1240]

Excellent Wet-Amd information and Very well explained. Thank you!

[@susanb.190]

Excellent speaker and Information giver. Thank You

[@ikranahmed5073]

Any updates on treatment for dry macular denegation

[@elenaberwick3980]

Doctors are well equipped with technology but this is where incompetence comes in. My mum was having 7 months of scanning, they found MD during her first visit and then wasted 7 months doing nothing rather than treating her. Monash Hospital Melbourne ophthalmology is one of such incompetent departments

[@createspaceone]

my dad has vasculitis which they didnt treat even after being told he had it, he now has macular degeneration too. One of the biggest cause of illness is still negligence. i never give authority to these people because sadly most of them are idiots. you have to always ask questions with doctors.

[@chriscrookson8524]

Thanks Professor Aslam. That was enlightening. I was diagnosed with Wet Macular Degeneration some years ago and ths advice I was given was to eat lots of Broccoli! I was told that there were no current treatments. I'm living in Thailand now and not sure if any of the treatments you mentioned are available. I'll be returning to the UK in April for around 6 weeks so I'll be heading straight to the GP's when I get back. Thank you.

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

thanks Chris! We made this to try and prevent anyone from losing their sight because they were unaware of the symptoms of a haemorrhage that might cost them vision - be great if you could share it. Happy New Year!

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

Amazing that there’s been so much progress in a relatively short period of time.

[@Mxalx-k1h]

How is your eyesight, i have dry macular degeneration and they're saying its very very mild atm

[@awc4962]

How has the brocoli helped??

[@tonyhughes7792]

Thank you for this brilliant explanation and the information about the Macular forum.

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

so glad you found it useful!

[@tonyhughes7792]

@@LifeTheBasicManual . Many thanks for responding. Tony

[@gaylemoreno6614]

Sept. 2024..See your optomotrist to get contacts each year. At age 65 he said omi needed to see an optomologist ( eye dr). Boy glad i did! I had WMD! She sent me to retina specialist and i had shots for 1 yr every 4 months. Bleeding has stopped. I researched as nd really trying to eat greens, less sugar. Trying keto which jelps .

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Wonderful video. What has become of the eye drops you spoke of. That would be so much better than shots. Thanks.

[@robinnelson3868]

Are there any supplements we can take which will generate our own body's stem cell regeneration?

[@stuartholmes6369]

Amazing communication...thank you.

[@thelmamendozamendoza1028]

Doc what do yu recommend for dry mácula degenerativo?

[@mariec1375]

An informative & professional presentation on the topic, helpful to all. Thank you.

[@josegaglioni3488]

This is an excellent video. Thank you really much for all the information.

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

So pleased it was helpful Jose!

[@cabanna1]

Just found out I have a mild case of MDG, so thanks for you informative video here!

[@wiamev3535]

the best explanation thank you so much

[@alertandconcerned8708]

Excellent video. Very clear. Thank you.

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

Thank you so much!

[@agf1700]

Having just been diagnosed with Wet AMD in one of my eyes, this video has been very helpful in explaining what has been going on. Because my other eye has been compensating all along, I hadn’t realised how bad my sight in one eye had become. I’m currently getting monthly injections into my eye.

[@jpvlogs4262]

Do they hurt

[@agf1700]

@JP Vlogs04 Not at all. The idea is way worse than the actual procedure. Your eye is so numbed up by drops beforehand that all you feel is some pressure. Be sure to have dark glasses though for afterwards if going outside because as your eyes are dilated, the sun really bothers them for a few hours.

[@jpvlogs4262]

@@agf1700 do you see something on the corner of your eyes

[@agf1700]

@JP Vlogs04 No. Wet AMD is characterised by a grey blur right in the centre of your vision. Perhaps you mean you are seeing things like spider webs or shadows on the edge of your vision? If so, I think that reflects another condition. Get it checked with your Optician and with an Ophthalmic Surgeon if need be, to be on the safe side. Your vision is too important to ignore it.

[@jpvlogs4262]

@@agf1700 yeah it’s like spider webs

[@despinachristakis1485]

I had 20/20 vision before I was given Ceftin an antibiotic after about two weeks, my eyesight changed and I have MD now.

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

that's really scary Despina :(

[@Genesis817]

How are you now despina

[@sulaimanniazi3736]

that happened to me as well I have a weak Eyesight But when Doctor Use certain drops in my eyes i got MD in my right eye

[@aliimran7221]

@@sulaimanniazi3736 Salman where are you from I am also experience with this type of problem

[@sulaimanniazi3736]

@@aliimran7221 Afghanistan

[@tunneloflight]

What do you recommend to deal with the intense damage caused by intense blue light exposure from LED lights and electronic devices?

[@sharifakiroge4878]

Hello am from Tanzania, I have been diagnosed with Macular degeneration with 800 mm size. My doctor says an operation can't be done on my eye bse with his experience such gap can't be closed bse it is twice the size that can be healed through an operation which is any thing within 400 mm. What is your advise doctor?

[@Luis-df2kt]

Hi Lance, you stated thet that one of the ingredients in MZS is "melanin" The actual ingredient is melatonin.

[@hetalip.3347]

Hello Doctor, Is there any possibility of treatment for Stargardt’s? Does your recommendations apply to Stargardts as well?

[@dewsbury65]

Jzk Allah kheir Really appreciate this video Sadly both my eyes have this issue am due to have injections in both. Pls can you tell me if Hijamah would help to decrease the fluid ?

[@KoolT]

Thank you so much

[@mukundarao6624]

I have foveal thinking in both eyes is there any treatment

[@urumae]

Im 22 and got diagnosed with this they said they cant do anything and left me with it my family also doesn't understand how i feel im so scared since I've so much too see idk what to do please help me 🙏😭

[@sujitkumar-wx6bk]

Sir any treatment of macular degeneration Any dight to degeneration process is be slow Any treatment in gene or steam cell therapy..?

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

Unfortunately Professor Aslam isn't available to response to comments Sujit - but the Macular Society website and forums are a great source of information, www.macularsociety.org

[@davewilson46]

10:15 mark is my concern wen the dr showed that pic of my damaged eye it was thin... as if it was push in well it was because i was punched and vision hasnt been the same dr says my tissue was not there can you tell me if ill ever be able to see center again

[@marylynch951]

Thank you Dr so much

[@MrHeavyrock]

After retina reatachment after operation i have metamorfopsie .I see waves and everything distorned ...

[@hetalip.3347]

Doctor , how about Stargardt’s

[@hetalip.3347]

Do we have any treatment for Stargardts?

[@jeffreycasto4610]

I have wet in both eyes I take injection every few weeks I wish there is something else I could do to help

[@gloriasolis570]

What are the benefits of Stem cell treatment for wet AMD ?

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

I don't know Gloria - Professor Aslam made the video for us, but doesn't monitor responses. I will see if I can find any good resources.

[@Mxalx-k1h]

There is of course no specific cure for it atm, but can you reverse the impact of it? I. Have dry macular degeneration and I'm only 25

[@mr.karate7996]

It's manageable, I mean dry AMD. Have a healthy diet full of lutein and zeaxanthin

[@Neeyum-Njanum-Poem-Love]

Hi, I am Veena. I got diagnosed with AMD now. Taking vitalux. I'm 32years old. Eyes feel so tired. Eye pressure goes to 29 when I feel eye strain and pain..otherwise normal..no other diseases or family history of blindness. I know my ferritin levrl is 2, I have heavy bleeding for periods after 2nd C section, a year ago...and no Iron was supplemented, as per doctor, Hb level is normal..10?..reading is harder compared to before...studies not complete yet. ...have two little ones.... non-smoker..lives in Canada...is retinal transplantation possible at this very early stage? Which is the best way to contact you doctor? Please..thanks...

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

I wish I knew enough to be helpful Veena - We're no experts at the channel, and Professor Aslam kindly made the film for us, but isn't involved in giving individual advice. However, an excellent resource for me personally has been the Macular Society forum, which I joined (its free) via Health Unlocked, which you can google - the website address is healthunlocked. com Hope you find the answers you're looking for, and good luck, Sian, LTBM team member

[@Neeyum-Njanum-Poem-Love]

@@LifeTheBasicManual thankyou..

[@Alochiddham]

Hi Madam, I got diagnosed with AMD . my age is 35. if you found any solution. please let us know

[@tetasnuttyworld6203]

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[@MuhammadNadeem-fw2dl]

Hi, i am from Pakistan and i have this issue with me and i am taking treatment from hospital. he gave me Avstin injection. my age is just 25 years and i am married. i watched lot of videos in all videos doctors were saying this problem occurred after 60 age. but i am just 25. how i have this issue!!!

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

There is a study going on the Manchester Eye Hospital at present looking at genetic predispositions to wet macular degeneration that may provide some answers. I'm really sorry you got hit with it so young. Wishing you all the best with your treatment journey.

[@ankurgupta7378]

Hi I am from India I am just 18 my spex power is more than 18 in both eyes and along with that I am suffering from macular degeneration although I have been given injection on my right eye but the scar has worsened my central vision and I don't what my future is going to be .😔😔😔

[@shubhisingh3663]

@@ankurgupta7378 how is your vision now dear???

[@ankurgupta7378]

Actually now I am having no new problems just living with poor central vision in my right eye and hoping that no such problem will occur in future . Actually I am just worried that will this power make me blind in future or just I will be wearing this thick glasses whole life . And thanks for asking ma'am 😊

[@shubhisingh3663]

@@ankurgupta7378 yes I can understand going through same things n worried too Did you observe any signs or symptoms in daily life before being diagnosed by MD.. Aur aap school ya cllg m padhai kaise manage kar rhe

[@Draconis142]

sir i have a peripheral retinal degeneration & it is in its starting stage , my age is 21, now i am in observation for 6 months , is it reversible

[@Lindamorena]

I am 35 I have this too and I'm terrified. Mine is due to myopia. But my vision changes are only in my peripheral area. I hope this is reversible.

[@corfox]

Lindamorena what is your vision like ?

[@Ayushmadhuri]

I have mascular degeneration.help me

[@mastirocky4679]

Same

[@ankurgupta7378]

Hi I am from India I am just 18 my spex power is more than 18 in both eyes and along with that I am suffering from macular degeneration although I have been given injection on my right eye but the scar has worsened my central vision and I don't what my future is going to be .😔😔😔

[@LifeTheBasicManual]

That's so difficult Ankur. We all wish you well with your journey, and that the precious gift of sight remains with you for a long, long, time

[@sujitkumar-wx6bk]

Contact me

[@happiness4907]

How r u know...I recently diagnosed with myopic cnv

[@aliimran7221]

Can you please give me the email address of Dr Aslam I think that I am suffering with wet macular degeneration

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

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