Name
Kate McGuire
Born
8/20/48
Home
Shaker Heights
Diagnosis
Dry MD, early stage
Eyes Affected
Both
Eye Color
Blue
Age at Diagnosis
55
Treatment
Monitoring, far vision prescription glasses, drug store magnifying reading glasses
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
Night vision difficult, bright lights a bother.
Family History
Father had it.
Impact on My Life
Just diagnosed, so we'll see. Had just attributed the blurring vision to "old" age and made the necessary adjustments.
Positive Effects
Just diagnosed, so we'll see.
Adaptations
Don't drive at night too often.
Working
Homemaker, sell on eBay, writing.
More About Me
I'm a voracious reader, so the implications of this diagnosis are scary.
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