1.23.2025

three on thursday

Thing one:  I had the first of three eye treatments today.  I was super hyped and freaked about it but it was a quick procedure.  No need to be hyped and freaked.  

Thing two:  I am glad I took tomorrow off.

Thing three:  I was able to clarify my diagnosis.

"Neovascular AMD with active CNV" refers to a stage of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) where abnormal new blood vessels, known as choroidal neovascularization (CNV), are actively growing and leaking fluid in the macula, causing significant vision loss; essentially, it's the "wet" form of AMD with actively progressing new blood vessels that need immediate treatment.
Key points about neovascular AMD with active CNV:
Meaning of terms:
Neovascular AMD: The "wet" form of AMD where new blood vessels develop in the macula.
CNV (Choroidal Neovascularization): The abnormal growth of blood vessels from the choroid layer into the retina, which is the primary characteristic of neovascular AMD.
Active CNV: Indicates that the new blood vessels are actively growing and leaking fluid, leading to vision loss.

Symptoms:
Distorted central vision
Blurred vision
Sudden vision loss
Seeing straight lines as wavy
Dark spot in the center of vision

Diagnosis:
Detailed eye exam
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging to visualize the CNV and fluid buildup
Fluorescein angiography (FA) to identify leaking blood vessels

1 comment:

The Gal Herself said...

You're getting answers! That's so important. I always feel more vulnerable before someone can explain it all to me. I'm glad this is becoming demystified and you seem satisfied with your doctor.