A three-year observation of macular degeneration treatment device (test method) beside an acquaintance

The initial symptom that led me to visit the hospital was that the vision in one eye appeared distorted.

At first, there were no significant issues and no complaints, but after almost a few years, driving became difficult, and they came to the hospital.

 

I underwent several tests and was diagnosed with macular degeneration, but most cases of age-related macular degeneration are still difficult to treat.

Treatment will proceed in a way that improves and maintains the condition.

Of course, you should definitely seek a diagnosis from a specialist for an accurate assessment.

Anyway, the treatment method is to inject medication into the eye.

I used to go to a general hospital, and there was a day dedicated to injections for macular degeneration. There are so many patients...

 

Anyway, you receive three injections at regular intervals, and then adjust the schedule as needed to receive additional injections based on the situation.

Even if your condition improves, it can worsen again quickly, so you should undergo regular tests at the hospital even if you don't need injections.

If the situation is favorable, the interval between cycles becomes longer.

 

And the injection medication varies depending on the condition of macular degeneration. Specifically, it is a matter of insurance coverage.

Basically, if the lesion is not severe, treatment must be paid for out-of-pocket, and although the test costs are significant, this injection is extremely expensive...

I remember the name Avastin, and even though it was administered to multiple patients with a single vial, I recall it cost several hundred thousand won.

 

Moreover, if this continues to be correct regularly afterward, it becomes a huge burden...

However, if treatment with this medication is not effective, another injection might be used, which I remember costing nearly a million won...

So, the doctors also don't actively recommend this...

 

Anyway... My acquaintance's response to Avastin treatment was somewhat improved, but they received the treatment at very short intervals.

But whether it's unfortunate or fortunate, the lesion worsened, and I became eligible for benefits...

 

So I received an expensive injection, and it definitely worked, so I haven't had an injection for several months now.

The problem is that macular degeneration has also developed in the other eye, and he is receiving the same treatment...

You have been taking good care of your eyes with lutein, omega-3, and other supplements... Still, I am relieved that your condition is improving with treatment.

 

 

This is the Amsler grid test.

Some lines appear distorted when viewed from the focal point.

If it is hidden and not visible, suspicion should be raised.