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Dorothy
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Name
Dorothy Moore

Born
5/20/40

Home
Scott County, Virginia

Diagnosis
Wet MD

Eyes Affected
Both

Eye Color
Green

Age at Diagnosis
62

Visual Acuity
Left 20/400. Right 20/60.

Treatment
Four PDTs on left eye

Prognosis or Current State of Vision
A wait and "see" process.

Family History
Never knew anyone in my family to have it, but most of my father's family died young.

Impact on My Life
As of yet, there has been no big change in my life. I haven't driven after night in a long time, but I'm not much of a night owl type person anyway.

Positive Effects
More aware of the importance of taking care of my eyes, and more considerate of people with low vision and other disabilities.

Adaptations
None yet

Working
Retired

More About Me
Married and have three wonderful daughters, a grandson, and two granddaughters--the loves of my life! First, I'm a Christian. Second, I'm a Democrat married to a Republican----life is good!!



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