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Birdbrain575 asked:

This is an 8mm film made in 1959 for an open house at a new Optometrist office in 1959.

My mother, who is diabetic, was diagnosed today with early macular degeneration. How long before her vision is significantly compromised?

Leo O asked:


A friend told my Mom that Dr. Oz talked about a treatment for macular degeneration last week. Can you tell me anything about it or just what it is called?

Holly asked:


I have a couple of diabetic patients that state they do not need to have a dilated eye exam since they have macular degeneration. If this is true,what is the rationale behind this?If not true, what is the rationale?

laura1960 asked:


My dad has Macular Degeneration and seems to need brighter and brighter light to see. This is even in daylight hours. I just want to make sure I’m not missing something and that there’s something else going on along with the Macular Degeneration.

Danielle asked:


my grandma and step dad both have macular degeneration but they can still some what see i was wondering if there are any like color enhanced photos or stuff for them

Arrogant Bastard asked:


I have a family history of glaucoma, my father, uncle and their father (my grandfather) all three have glaucoma.

blondie1209 asked:


Our dog recently got kicked in the head by a cow, and his eye seemed fine until we took him to the vet where they did surgery to remove dead blood vessels. Now it looks terrible and we’re worried about glaucoma. Anyone with the same experience?

Mohsin A asked:


I’ve been researching glaucoma medications, and I don’t understand the diff. between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment. Also, there are some glaucoma medications which drain the aqueous humor out of another part of the eye; does anyone know what part that is?

nikkisixxisdabomb asked:


My boy friends just told me he has glaucoma and I dont know hwo to ask him so hopefully some one else can aswer my question? I love him but Im worried.