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Name
Dave Pearce
Born
9-16-39 in Philadelphia, PA
Home
Huron, Ohio
Diagnosis
ARMD both eyes.
Eyes Affected
Left eye = Wet Right eye = Dry
Eye Color
Hazel
Age at Diagnosis
45
Visual Acuity
Left eye: 10/200, no central vision as a result of 5 laser
procedures. Right eye: 20/65 with approx. 20% of central
vision.
Treatment
Five laser procedures on left eye in 1995. Nothing on right eye so
far to relieve fluid buildup behind retina.
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
Stable - improved some since last examination six months
ago.
Family History
Mother diagnosed eight years after me with Wet MD in right eye.
Too late for treatment when diagnosed.
Impact on My Life
Was forced to go on long term disability in Jan.'98. Could not
continue to work as a construction engineering project manager
after 34 years in business.
Positive Effects
Have started working as a volunteer assisting others that are
visually impaired. Have found that this is more rewarding than any
work that I have done in the past.
Adaptations
Use Ocutech telescopic glasses for driving in daylight only and
watching TV. Use various magnifiers for reading and have ZoomText
magnification software on computer. Prescription glasses are
antireflective coated for elimination of glare.
Working
Volunteer work for Cleveland Sight Center and work online with low
vision people.
More About Me
Read my story: "There Is Life After Macular Degeneration".
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