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Update on Mom’s Vision
Tuesday, July 18th, 2006 | Macular Degeneration |
Mom’s eyes took a turn for the worse this past week. She called her doctor, hoping she could get the new treatment, Lucentis. The nurse she spoke to wasn’t encouraging. Lucentis is only prescribed for wet macular degeneration, which mom has, but if the last surgery stopped the leaking she wouldn’t be eligible for the new treatment.
Mom was upset all weekend, worrying she wouldn’t get Lucentis. She saw her doctor today and he found bleeding behind the eye, which means she is probably a candidate for the new drug. He has to consult with the other physicians in his practice. Mom is seeing him today to find out their decision. We’ve got our fingers crossed.
UPDATE: Mom was approved! She’s going to the doctor Wednesday the 26th for the treatment.
3 Comments to Update on Mom’s Vision
Glad things worked out, Les.
Thanks.
Mom talked to a friend’s brother who had it and it’s already worked wonders.
Good deal! Hope it all works out for her.
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July 18, 2006