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Jean

Jean Bojack

Born
4/20/1943

Home
Sun City, AZ

Diagnosis
Wet (Neovascular) Age-related Macular Degeneration

Eyes Affected
Both

Age at Diagnosis
Under 50

Visual Acuity
20/100-20/200.

Treatment
Eyela injections left eye every 4 weeks. Right eye every 12 weeks I use focus vitamins daily.

Prognosis or Current State of Vision
Steady loss of vision. Cataract left left eye damaged after removal. Cataract in right eye progressing.

Family History
Mother had dry AMD.

Impact on My Life
Many changes. I can no longer drive. Trying as many vision aids as possible to improve daily activities.

Employment
Former teacher. Artist.

More About Me
I enjoy reading (now audio), painting watercolors and acrylics, nature hikes, golf and spending time with family. I love animals, especially my dog.



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