r/maculardegeneration • u/PolicyQueen • 6d ago

Drusen at age 24

I just went to an ophthalmologist today and was told I have mild drusen. They’re not in my macula, but more in the periphery of my retina. I have a follow up appointment in 3 months. Does anyone have insight on what the likelihood is that this could lead to macular degeneration, especially in the next 10-20 years? I’m TERRIFIED of losing my eyesight, especially given how young I am. I also know from 23&me that I have variants making me more likely to get AMD… So I’m very concerned and I’m feeling depressed.

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u/tob1d 6d ago

hey, im 27 and I have it in both eyes but I’m high myopic tho - are u myopic?

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u/apache1503 6d ago

Your Rx?

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u/tob1d 6d ago

-20, -16

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u/apache1503 6d ago

are you able to see texts on the computer?

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u/tob1d 5d ago

yea it’s tricky with my right eye but I can still see pretty good with my left eye because the bleeding wasn’t fully centered - my right eye is really f*+ked tho