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21. My grandfather lost about 80% of his sight to macular degeneration.

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 10:05 PM

Jun 2025

He was diagnosed with that after he had glaucoma.

So far, he's the only one in the family to have had either condition.

Sorry about your big bro.

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My grandfather lost about 80% of his sight to macular degeneration. True Dough Jun 2025 #21

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