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Macular Degeneration/Bests sufferer. Can IOL/phakic make it worse?

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kieran20659
kieran20659

Hello, I am 27 and 3 years ago I was diagnosed with MD, specifically Bests disease.

I have recently found out about IOL/Phakik which I qualify for in terms of perscription. I wanted to check what the risk level would be for making it worse in terms of macula degeneration if I had the implantable contact lense procedure?

Thank you

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  • sue21470
    sue21470 kieran20659

    Posted

    I empathise also as my Dad has MD also.

    Please research stemcell repair also.

    Kind wishes

    Sue

    • kieran20659
      kieran20659 sue21470

      Posted

      Thank you Sue. Yes stemcell looks hopeful for the future, there are also iol implants already available which may help people with macular problems.
  • janet27509
    janet27509 kieran20659

    Posted

    Hi

    I have also recently been diagnosed with bBest's disease (although I am 68). I wasn't aware that there was an implantable contact lens available on NHS. Apparently I am okay for the next 5-10 years, but would be interested to hear how you get on with with lens if you do decide to have it done

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