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Macular degeneration glasses
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:07 pm
I have an aging mother with macular degeneration. We’ve tried prescription glasses, over the counter glasses, and magnifying glass. Nothing is working. She can’t do any reading anymore. Can’t read directions on a box. I’m at my wits end trying to help her. Yes, she’s been getting the shots in her eyes.
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Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:08 pm to tigger4ever
Awful disease
Not much you can do about it once you have it in both eyes
Not much you can do about it once you have it in both eyes
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:11 pm to tigger4ever
Does she maybe have a phone that she can take a picture of text and the phone read it out loud to her?
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This post was edited on 4/7/26 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:13 pm to tigger4ever
Have you put her on Areds 2? That's one of the first things they should have recommended when they diagnosed her.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:16 pm to tigger4ever
Or, look into meta glasses... they can read for you as well as describe your surroundings.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:25 pm to tigger4ever
My mom has it too. Reach out to lighthouse for the blind. They can possibly provide a magnifying reading machine that she can put a book or newspaper under to read. It’s kind of big, but might offer some capabilities. We also tried some software that magnifies a pc screen (if she uses a pc at all), but it was kind of klugy to use. Get as big a tv as you can for her. Of course portable lighted magnifying glasses. Good luck!
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:31 pm to Oates Mustache
She’s been on ALREDS for years and using the restasis drops too.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:35 pm to tigger4ever
Imagine it like a camera; if the film is all messed up, it doesn’t matter what kind of lens you use. The photo will always be blurry.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 12:42 pm to tigger4ever
When I think of glasses, I think of this gif:
Posted on 4/7/26 at 1:16 pm to Tarps99
my dad has it and he cant see shite outside of peripheral vision. I have even built a pair of glasses with huge magnification to help with reading. also bird watching binocular style glasses help a little for everyday far distance vision.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 2:56 pm to tigger4ever
I see this way too often. Unfortunately the other posts are mostly correct. Not much you can do with glasses once the retina (macula) is damaged. It's like changing the lens on a camera when the fim is damaged doesn't help take a better picture.
The Lighthouse for the Blind has some really good resources. They may need a referral from her eye MD to get the ball rolling.
The Lighthouse for the Blind has some really good resources. They may need a referral from her eye MD to get the ball rolling.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 5:04 pm to tigger4ever
I'm in the early stages and hope something can be done before I get to this point. I'm 62 and this is depressing.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 5:45 pm to bjsaint
I’m 75,have macular degeneration both eyes,R worse than L.I’ve been on the AREDS vitamins 5-6 years,so far it’s stable and haven’t lost my central vision.My vision is terrible R eye even with glasses
I shoot R handed,I was able to adjust my rifle scope to be able to shoot.Killed an 8 pt. buck last 2 years.
I just hope it doesn’t progress to the point I can’t drive.
I shoot R handed,I was able to adjust my rifle scope to be able to shoot.Killed an 8 pt. buck last 2 years.
I just hope it doesn’t progress to the point I can’t drive.
Posted on 4/7/26 at 5:53 pm to tigger4ever
Been there….get her as large a tv as you can manage and a recliner pulled up 3 feet from the tv.
We’ll all be there at some point, if we live long enough so do what you can to help her.
We’ll all be there at some point, if we live long enough so do what you can to help her.
This post was edited on 4/7/26 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 4/7/26 at 5:55 pm to medtiger
My grandfather had this. Wouldn't wish it on anyone. Is a lutein supplement a good preventative?
Posted on 4/7/26 at 5:56 pm to tigger4ever
Does she take aspirin? It's linked to macular degeneration.
https://www.sci.news/medicine/article00847.html
https://www.sci.news/medicine/article00847.html
Posted on 4/7/26 at 9:24 pm to tigger4ever
Posted on 4/7/26 at 10:13 pm to thejudge
quote:Not according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Would this DMSO help yall?
quote:
Can DMSO help with my eye conditions? NOV 14, 2024 Question: Can DMSO help cataract symptoms, floaters, or retinal issues—and if so—can it harm IOLs? I have floaters and poor contrast sensitivity that have not resolved. Answer: While the FDA has approved the use of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) for bladder inflammation, there is no evidence or even any reason to suspect that it would have any effect on any of the issues you mentioned. A comprehensive exam with an ophthalmologist may help explain the reasons for your symptoms and whether there is any available treatment. Answered By: Gary S Hirshfield, MD
Posted on 4/8/26 at 12:25 am to shutterspeed
“ Is a lutein supplement a good preventative?”
I don’t know if it would work as a preventative but it might.Sure as hell wouldn’t hurt,IMO.
Preservsion AREDS 2 is what I take,contains lutein and zeaxanthin.I was diagnosed 5-6 years ago,been taking them twice a day ever since.
I go to eye Dr. every 6 months and it hasn’t progressed at all according to him.Vision is no worse,that I can tell.
I recently talked to a lady with M D that has been on them for 20 years and she said it hasn’t progressed since she was first diagnosed.I hope I do that well.
Another thing I take is N-acetylcysteine (NAC) otc.Studies indicate it possibly helps prevent M D and cataracts.Actually has a number of benefits besides eye health.
I don’t know if it would work as a preventative but it might.Sure as hell wouldn’t hurt,IMO.
Preservsion AREDS 2 is what I take,contains lutein and zeaxanthin.I was diagnosed 5-6 years ago,been taking them twice a day ever since.
I go to eye Dr. every 6 months and it hasn’t progressed at all according to him.Vision is no worse,that I can tell.
I recently talked to a lady with M D that has been on them for 20 years and she said it hasn’t progressed since she was first diagnosed.I hope I do that well.
Another thing I take is N-acetylcysteine (NAC) otc.Studies indicate it possibly helps prevent M D and cataracts.Actually has a number of benefits besides eye health.
Posted on 4/8/26 at 12:32 am to Oates Mustache
quote:
Have you put her on Areds 2? That's one of the first things they should have recommended when they diagnosed her.
AREDS is better than nothing, but:
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
AREDS is a supplement you want to start taking in your 30’- 40’s NOT when your eyesight starts precipitously declining.
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