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I have dry macular degeneration and have had every test you can take. I am seeing four doctors and they seem to have differing opinions as to whether or not I actually have macular degeneration. I lived in a FEMA trailer that had a problem with formaldehyde. FEMA admitted that formaldehyde can cause the eyes to burn; however, is there any evidence that this chemical can affect eye diseases?

Formaldehyde has not been associated with macular degeneration; however, as you mentioned, external exposure to formaldehyde vapors can cause eye irritation and tearing.

Posted 06 Nov 2009

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