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trof

(54,273 posts)
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:02 PM Nov 2024

Hi guys! I'm still above the turf.

My vision is much worse. Macular degeneration. It's very hard to type and read. Just wanted to say HI and wish you all well in this 'brave new world'.
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Hi guys! I'm still above the turf. (Original Post) trof Nov 2024 OP
HELLO, OLD BUDDY. blm Nov 2024 #1
So sorry to hear that trof! Fla Dem Nov 2024 #2
Hi trof! sheshe2 Nov 2024 #3
Good to see you check in. GentryDixon Nov 2024 #4
Yay! 2naSalit Nov 2024 #5
.. UpInArms Nov 2024 #6
AWWWW... trof Nov 2024 #31
Hi, Trof! Good to hear from you. hlthe2b Nov 2024 #7
Back at you, trof. I'm sorry to hear about your vision, but it's great to see you here. Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #8
I have missed you. Hugshugshugs irisblue Nov 2024 #9
Great to see you, trof. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2024 #10
Happy we're still on the top side of the dirt. A friend gets some sort of injections for his macular degeneration surfered Nov 2024 #11
Hey! Any day above ground is a good one. I'm sorry about your vision. LoisB Nov 2024 #12
👍😊 orwell Nov 2024 #13
Nice! Iggo Nov 2024 #14
Better smelling the roses Dear_Prudence Nov 2024 #15
Hey trof! Thanks so much for checking in! calimary Nov 2024 #16
Glad to "see" you! FirstLight Nov 2024 #17
WHASSUP BUDDY Skittles Nov 2024 #18
Hey Skittles! trof Nov 2024 #30
HEYYYYYYYYY!!! Skittles Nov 2024 #33
so good to know you are still around Kali Nov 2024 #19
I am glad you are still here Tweedy Nov 2024 #20
Glad to see you checking in, trof! ❤️ Hekate Nov 2024 #21
So glad that you checked in! Wishing you the same! niyad Nov 2024 #22
Thanks for your post. My Dad went through that. Can't remember if it was "wet" or "dry". Hope treatment has improved Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #23
Hi trof! Owl Nov 2024 #24
My Mom was getting eye injections to slow it down IbogaProject Nov 2024 #25
I was just going to post True Blue American Nov 2024 #26
That is for WET Macular Degeneration only EmmaLee E Nov 2024 #32
Thanks for checking in LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2024 #27
Glad you're still here with us ornotna Nov 2024 #28
Really glad to see your post. JohnnyLib2 Nov 2024 #29

Fla Dem

(26,342 posts)
2. So sorry to hear that trof!
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:11 PM
Nov 2024

Certainly a condition a former aviator would never had anticipated.
Hope it doesn’t get any worse. Take care..

hlthe2b

(108,339 posts)
7. Hi, Trof! Good to hear from you.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:55 PM
Nov 2024

I hope you can avail yourself of some of the incredible technology that should be available to you--some of it even free. Please check with your county as to what resources are available for those with vision loss.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,384 posts)
10. Great to see you, trof.
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:27 PM
Nov 2024

Sorry about the macular degeneration. That can't be easy to live with because vision is so damned important.

surfered

(5,403 posts)
11. Happy we're still on the top side of the dirt. A friend gets some sort of injections for his macular degeneration
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 09:28 PM
Nov 2024

calimary

(85,367 posts)
16. Hey trof! Thanks so much for checking in!
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 10:36 PM
Nov 2024

Many of us are exploring "brave new worlds" of our own these day, especially as we age. Just wishing you well and hoping all your days are always comfortable and pleasant!

Please keep us posted, if you can.

FirstLight

(14,718 posts)
17. Glad to "see" you!
Fri Nov 15, 2024, 10:45 PM
Nov 2024

I know someone who works with a lady online who is blind. And she uses reading software and voice to text. I hope that helps with some of your challenges.

Hang in there buddy! We're all in for a wild ride, and together we're going to make it through this.

Evolve Dammit

(20,272 posts)
23. Thanks for your post. My Dad went through that. Can't remember if it was "wet" or "dry". Hope treatment has improved
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 04:06 PM
Nov 2024

IbogaProject

(4,128 posts)
25. My Mom was getting eye injections to slow it down
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 06:25 PM
Nov 2024

It was working. Ask your eye dr not sure the names of the medications for that. Not a cure but it can slow it up and even slightly heal the damage.

EmmaLee E

(216 posts)
32. That is for WET Macular Degeneration only
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 10:52 AM
Nov 2024

Those of us with Dry Macular Degeneration are still waiting for some treatment and relief.

JohnnyLib2

(11,268 posts)
29. Really glad to see your post.
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 11:01 PM
Nov 2024

Our macular degeneration (MD) club keeps growing. Carry on!

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