One of the most common problems encountered by people who are first diagnosed with macular degeneration is what to ask the doctor. The news usually takes us by surprise, and we may have never even heard of the disease before. To compound our confusion, many doctors have neither the time nor the inclination to give information without prompting. This makes it our responsibility to learn as much as possible, and then to return with specific questions so that we can learn how to handle our condition, both emotionally and physically.
Good doctors are busy.
They cannot afford to spend an inordinate amount of time with us, but they will take the time to answer our questions if we are well-prepared and concise. That is the purpose of this web page. Do not expect your doctor to provide a great deal of emotional support. This is not necessarily in the line of duty. Instead, expect a courteous professional who knows how to take care of your physical needs and who is also familiar enough with the resources to direct you to other support systems which you may require.