Will your AMD eye also develop geographic atrophy?
It's understandable to worry about your right eye developing GA, especially since you're already experiencing it in your left eye. Unfortunately, if you develop geographic atrophy in one eye, you're more likely to develop it in the other eye as well.
However, it's Show Full Answer
Will your AMD eye also develop geographic atrophy?
It's understandable to worry about your right eye developing GA, especially since you're already experiencing it in your left eye. Unfortunately, if you develop geographic atrophy in one eye, you're more likely to develop it in the other eye as well.
However, it's important to know that you can have different types or severity of AMD in each eye. Your right eye may progress differently than your left, and not everyone with AMD develops GA.
About your vision symptoms:
The dropped letters, numbers, and words you're experiencing are common symptoms of AMD progression. This happens because:
* Blind spots (scotomas) can develop in your central vision
* These spots make it difficult to distinguish fine details
* Reading becomes harder as central vision is affected
Geographic atrophy causes larger areas of your macula to waste away, which creates progressively worse symptoms including difficulty reading and recognizing details.
What you should do:
Talk to your eye doctor about your concerns and the worsening symptoms in your right eye. They can monitor both eyes closely and discuss the best treatment plan for your specific situation. Early detection of changes is important for managing your AMD effectively.
April 16
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