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Name
Patti Cameron
Born
August 9, 1955
Home
Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Diagnosis
Myopic Macular Degeneration
Eyes Affected
Both
Eye Color
Blue
Age at Diagnosis
45
Visual Acuity
20/400 in left eye and
less than 20/400 in the right eye
Treatment
PDT
Family History
Grandmother
Impact on My Life
Total life change. I cannot drive or work anymore. I had a hard time getting around, but we moved to a small town. I now have a much larger comfort zone.
Positive Effects
I have more time to volunteer.
Adaptations
I moved. I use magnifiers. I do have my white cane, but I still like to be independent.
Working
Retired now.
More About Me
I love to sew, go for walks with my schnoodle, and try to help others.
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