Les Jones: Update on Mom's Vision

July 18, 2006

Macular Degeneration > Update on Mom's Vision

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.

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Comments

Glad things worked out, Les.

Posted by: Steve K. at July 18, 2006

Thanks.

Mom talked to a friend's brother who had it and it's already worked wonders.

Posted by: Les Jones at July 18, 2006

Good deal! Hope it all works out for her.

Posted by: Rustmeister at July 19, 2006