If you have macular degeneration, you may be worried about maintaining eye care during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s understandable to be concerned, but patients with wet macular degeneration need to receive scheduled eye treatments to prevent vision loss. Studies confirm that maintaining a regular schedule of eye injections is important in retaining the vision you have, and missing even one appointment can have a negative effect.
That’s why it’s crucial to keep your appointments. Many eye practices have made special accommodations for high-risk patients to allow those who need their treatments to continue receiving the best care. In this issue of the Ponte Vedra Recorder, Dr. Lott explains how to safely protect your sight during COVID-19. Read more on how to safely protect your sight during COVID-19.
Dr. McGregor N. Lott, M.D., is a Ponte Vedra resident and ophthalmologist at Florida Eye Specialists. Click here for more information on Dr. Lott.