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Can a macular degeneration patient have an eye transplant?


my husband has the dry macular degeneration, is it possible for him to have an eye transplant? If so where can it be done and what kind of probability will he have at the age of 73?

Unfortunately, right now the type of transplant he would need (retinal transplant) isn't an approved process. There are some trials being done in Kentucky, but to be a part of it you must be almost totally blind.

You don't mention how old your husband is, so it's tough to say where he will be at age 73. I would strongly suggest you join the e mail based support group sponsored by MDSupport.org. They have a list where you can post questions and get answers from other folks in similar situations. You can join the list by going to http://www.mdsupport.org/manage.html

Macular degeneration is difficult and frustrating to deal with, but it's becoming more and more common as people live longer. Dry MD will not leave you totally blind, although it will impair vision to the point where driving is unsafe, etc. There is also an increased risk of developing the wet form which is particularly nasty. There are some really good resources out there. I hope you take advantage of them.

No, it is not possible.

No.
Please have a look at this website from the American Medical Association

macular degeneration has been reversed with glyconutrients.

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