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Medical Forum / General / Vision / May 2005Grandfather has Macular Degeneration
My grandfather was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration in his right eye. He went in to get checked because when using that eye, straight lines look wavy to him. The doctor said he is 60% sure this is what he has and for him to come back in two weeks for another check up. For those of you experienced with this, is there anything we should be doing now? He is 73, in good health, still works & drives every day, doesn't smoke, eats a ton of fruits and vegetables. My grandmother however does smoke and he lives with it every day. His other eye is fine. We have read a thing or two about taking certain multivitamins to reverse the process, but we aren't sure about that. I think his #1 fear in life is vision loss, so any advice any of you can offer will be greatly appreciated. We are in the Houston, TX area. Dear Friend, Re: My grandfather was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration in his right eye. He went in to get checked because when using that eye, straight lines look wavy to him. That MIGHT be Macular Degeneration, but it also MIGHT be an incipent detached retina. I would suggest taking your grandfather to a retinal surgeon for an exaustive check of the retina. Do not delay on this one. Perhaps Dr. Robins will review this for you. Best, Otis Engineer > That MIGHT be Macular Degeneration, but it also MIGHT be > an incipent detached retina. It "might" be many things. How is that helpful? Perhaps you could suggest some conditions that actually match the symptoms... -MT > > That MIGHT be Macular Degeneration, but it also MIGHT be > > an incipent detached retina. > Perhaps you could suggest some conditions that actually match the > symptoms... No, please don't. The grandfather is under the care of a doctor, and doesn't need advice from Otis. The OP asked for advice from PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY HAVE MACULAR DEGENERATION. The diagnosis has been made by a doctor, and the question is what other people have done about this condition, not what the diagnosis is.  SignatureDan Abel Sonoma State University AIS dabel@sonic.net MT was being sarcastic in that otis was suggesting a nearly impossible diagnosis based on the history. But the original post said 60% certainty meaning the Dx is still open to a degree. The patient should be seen by a retinologist for a definitive diagnosis, and yes, the "eye vitamins" seem to help many cases (extra copper, zinc, beta-carotene and maybe leutein). w.stacy, o.d. >>>That MIGHT be Macular Degeneration, but it also MIGHT be >>>an incipent detached retina. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > doctor, and the question is what other people have done about this > condition, not what the diagnosis is. Why would leutein be in the "maybe" class? Don W > MT was being sarcastic in that otis was suggesting a nearly impossible > diagnosis based on the history. But the original post said 60% certainty [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> doctor, and the question is what other people have done about this >> condition, not what the diagnosis is. I don't think it was part of the Preser study, and I haven't personally read any of the studies on leutein, so I'm just speaking for myself. w.stacy > Why would leutein be in the "maybe" class? > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >>>doctor, and the question is what other people have done about this >>>condition, not what the diagnosis is. >My grandfather was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration in his right >eye. He went in to get checked because when using that eye, straight [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >I think his #1 fear in life is vision loss, so any advice any of you >can offer will be greatly appreciated. We are in the Houston, TX area. Nutritional supplements may, at best, slow down the progression of macular degeneration. It wouldn't hurt to wear Fitovers or Cocoons, two brands of sunglasses that can be worn over eyeglasses. The lens color must be amber. http://www.agingeye.net/maculardegen/maculardegeninformation.php http://www.amdalliance.org/amd-info/personal/basic-facts/nutrition.asp Hope this helps Robert Martellaro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Optician/Owner Roberts Optical robopt@execpc.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Science is a way of trying not to fool yourself." - Richard Feynman
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