Name
Ron Lane
Born
16.02.38
Home
Durham, UK
Diagnosis
Wet AMD
Eyes Affected
Right
Eye Color
Blue
Age at Diagnosis
61
Acuity
Finger counting
Treatment
2001: lasered (2001-07 stable). Autumn 2007: three Avastin jabs.
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
Prognosis for right eye: the usual (gradual degeneration). For left eye (which has very early-stage dry AMD) uncertain progression to wet. Current state of vision: right - finger-counting. Left - 6/9.
Family History
None that I'm aware of.
Impact on My Life
So far, only nuisance-value (and loss of £1560 in treatment). Can drive, read, etc. for as long as I wish.
Positive Effects
None
Adaptations
None necessary
Employment
Retired 10 years
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