Macular Degeneration Support Group

Isn't this for the wet form tho?

I could be mistaken, but I believe that my mom was receiving the injections for both her wet eye, as well as her dry eye.

The only thing that I can't tell you is whether or not she had been receiving the Lucentis. She was told that they had to try some of the other options, first, before medicare would cover the newer drugs.

Yes I want to know much more about this treatment. Not until one's eyesight is compromised does one realize just how precious it is - I think. please tell us more..

thanks
lindajean

my mom has tried injection in the eye I believe she has wet MD. She hasen't noticed anything but they aren't getting worse I believe. They tried it twice the secound time was free I don't know why. Mabey its not the same drug as above.

my mom has the wet, would like more info.

thanks

I had Macugen injections for a year. Did nothing. I was offered the Lucentis, but they 1)didn't know if Medicaid would pay for it and expected me to pay $360 in front for each treatment and 2) it isn't specific to the eye, like Macugen is and there is the possibility of it causing heart complications (I have heart disease). I just started a new one that I THINK is called "Advanta", which is supposed to be better and less expensive than Lucentis. My doctor can't say with any certainty that ANY of them reverse the condition. They may keep it from getting worse, but there is NO CURE.