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Andrew


 

Name
Andrew Marriott

Born
February 20, 1968

Home
Calgary, Canada

Diagnosis
WET myopic Macular Degeneration / Pathological Myopia

Eyes Affected
Both

Eye Color
Brown

Age at Diagnosis
34

Visual Acuity
20/20! Both Eyes!

Treatment
I have been treated with PDT in both eyes. I did not have great success with this and decided to go to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to get into trials. After 2 drug trials later, my vision is totally stable. Degeneration has not only stopped, it has reversed and realize natural rehabilitation in both eyse on an ongoing basis.

Prognosis or Current State of Vision
My eyes are dry, and my disease is not considered to de degenerative at this time. 20/20 with all letters on the Snellen chart.

Family History
One brother is near sighted - parents are not.

Impact on My Life
Smell the Roses

Positive Effects
Eyes are something to be treasured.

Adaptations

Working

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