EP #23: The Amsler Grid Alert: Defending Against Wet Macular Degeneration with Early Detection
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Could a simple grid be the key to safeguarding your sight against wet macular degeneration? That's what Dr. Thuy Nguyen and I, Jeremy Wolf, explore in the latest episode of Jazzy Eyes podcast. We dive into the significance of the Amsler grid for early detection and why it might be the most important piece of paper on your fridge. As we navigate through the eye's version of a stealthy intruder, we lay out the signs that should prompt a march to your ophthalmologist and the treatments that await.
Ever heard of Aria, Eylea, or Lucentis? They're not the latest pop stars, but they could be headlining the chart of your eye health. We pull back the curtain on the mystique of intraocular injections, these groundbreaking treatments that sound like they've leaped out of a sorcerer's spell book. With a touch of humor and a heap of expertise, Dr. Nguyen and I discuss the experience of receiving these treatments, debunk myths about the discomfort, and provide comforting insights about the journey through ophthalmological care that might just change the way you see the world—quite literally.
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