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I've been diagnosed with Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) details HERE it was caught at an early stage and is mild at present.
I have the "dry type" for which there is no treatment. At 78 I've had to change my life style some what. Gone are the long hours on the computer, I've increased the text size and I'm now "rationed" to two 40 minute sessions a day.
Fortunately our winter trip to Turkey is still on I got the all clear to drive from the eye specialist last night. It has been a very stressful few months as the thought of not being able to drive is unthinkable for me after being on the road for 59 years.
I would be very interested to hear from anybody who has AMD.
sorry to hear about that, but good to see that you'll still be out travelling
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sorry to hear about that, but good to see that you'll still be out travelling
Don puts many of us to shame with his adventurous spirit.
Don - give us some idea of the number of countries visited, nights away and miles travelled in your motorhoming life - I suspect you have it all recorded somehwhere.
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Thanks for letting us know about your situation, Don. But WOW! What a thing to happen.
For all of my life I've had to manage with good sight in only one eye, and only peripheral sight in the other. It did not stop me from passing my driving test, or being a successful teacher and football referee, or enjoying many hours making and creating in my workshop. But if I lost the sight in that one good eye... I can imagine how you now feel.
Do you have the AMD in both eyes? How have you modified your lifestyle?
I'm so pleased that you can continue driving and that your winter trip to Turkey is still on. AuntieSandra and I both wish you well and GOOD LUCK!
Your link is a good one, by the way. Thanks!
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Hi Don
sorry about that mate. I did read somewhere that you should be shovelling broccoli and other green leaf veg down your neck - something in it that helps.
If it is any consolation Don, I have a degree of Macular Degeneration and have had eye tests for a number of years. It has not really changed much in that time. Either that or I am getting better at the tests.
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After reading your post I have arranged eye tests for wife and myself.We have not had a test for 10 years but realise now that it could be important. I did the same after reading uncle norms problems and am now receiving treatment.One is obliged to see an Opthalomist here in France before visiting an Optition.I am hoping that the language will not be a hinderance.Best wishes for your trip Don.We oldies must set a good example!.
Tony,
I first started driving in Europe as a tourist in 1969 when I drove our duty free car home after a tour of duty with the Royal Air Force in Cyprus. Since then we have visited most countries in Europe. I only started recording the trips about 15 years ago, got no idea about nights away but have kept a log of miles done. I might add them up one day when I have nothing better to do.
Norman,
I have AMD in both eyes and also cataracts which I forgot to mention.
The eye specialist thinks the blurring of the text is down to the cataracts which hopefully will improve when I get them sorted.
I've started watching the TV a bit more also I now listen to Classic FM and radio four.
For reading I use the Kindle which is very useful as I can increase the text size.
Don
I have a different condition (Central Serous Retinothopy) which has the same symptoms as AMD.
I can no longer drive and have had to retire from my job as a project manager for a software company. Fortunately Gwen is more than happy to drive our MH and takes me all over France, Spain and Portugal.
Irecommend you contact Action For Blind People - they will have a local branch. They can arrange for all sorts of reading and vision aids and also help you choose some rather nifty software that can cleverly enlarge text on the screen and change colours/contrast so you don;t struggle with for example blue text on light grey background. This software isn't free but there are grants available and AFBP will help with any application forms.have a look at http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/resources/practical-advice/assistive-technology-resources/
They will also advise whether you are eligable for benefits such as Disability Living Allowance. They even filled in the forms for me and guided me into the "right" answers to some of the critical questions.
AFBP is assisting me with an appeal as they think I should be on a higher rate of DLA than I have currently been awarded. They have filled in all the forms and I have been allocated a case manager who will attend the appeal hearing with me. I understand they have a very good success rate in these appeals.
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What a thing to happen. 
Letīs keep fighting with Mavis, Ray and all those in need!! 
