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Originally Posted by JwizChick
I’ve recently had several very bad experiences with Ocala Eye. I’ve been seeing the same Ophthalmologist in their Villages office for years… with supposedly no signs or symptoms of Macular Degeneration. In May, I noticed some blurry and wavy vision, as well as decreased vision, which are signs/symptoms of Macular Degeneration. I called to see my Ophthalmologist, but could only see an Optometrist. After a thorough exam and scan, he said I DO NOT HAVE Macular Degeneration, but have dry eyes. He recommended some drops and vitamins. My yearly appointment with my Ophthalmologist kept being put off because their new office was not ready. Finally, two months later, I saw my Ophthalmologist who told me I have Macular Degeneration, dry in one eye, already progressed to wet in the other, and that I needed to see a retina specialist within 24-48 hours. Really? In less than two months?
Was sent to Ocala office to see their retina specialist who was a total jerk. I got my first injection there, but will not go back to them. I have already switched to another practice.
There is no way I developed Macular Degeneration so severely in less than two months. It has probably been overlooked for years. My lost vision will never be recovered.
Just a warning.
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I have been seeing Dr. Maizel at Mid Fl Eye for about 12 years and I am happy with him. Not sure about how fast it can come on, however, I had a leak in my left eye many years ago I was an accountant working on an excel spreadsheet when I noticed wavy lines. That was my first symptom. There was no treatment at the time and I lost the center vision of my left eye. You are right, once it's gone, it's gone. I now receive regular injections to save my right eye.