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John


 

Name
John Lewis

Born
Dec. 23, 1928

Home
Swansea, United Kingdom

Diagnosis
Wet MD

Eyes Affected
right eye

Eye Color
brown

Age at Diagnosis
73

Visual Acuity

Treatment
PTD treatment 4 sessions

Prognosis or Current State of Vision
I was diagnosed in 2003 with wet AMD, I also have glaucoma for the past 5 years, for which I take three different drops each day. I visit the glaucoma clinic every three months. My last pressure reading was 16/17, but it has been up as far as 20/21.

Family History
There was history of eye problems on my father side. He suffered with glaucoma in his mid forties.

Impact on My Life
Absolutely shattering

Positive Effects

Adaptations

Working

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