AMD Awareness Month 2025: Early Signs & Symptoms
Welcome to our forum dedicated to Macular Degeneration Awareness Month 2025! This forum aims to raise awareness about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and educate the community on its early signs and symptoms.
We'd love to hear from you:
What early signs or symptoms of AMD did you notice in your vision? How did they affect your daily life?
If you've seen an eye care professional, what were the first things they shared with you about AMD? Any advice or steps they suggested for managing your condition?
Feel free to share your story—whether you're just learning about AMD or have been living with it for some time. Your experience could help others who are going through the same thing.
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I don’t drive at night unless it’s a necessity. The lights and glare make it challenging. I also take Areds2. I have found wearing wrap around sunglasses do help though. Some days are easier than others. Jo
I have wet AMD In Right eye and Dry in left eye. I also cannot drive in the dark but, use night vision goggles in emergency. Also use yellow lense glasses to cut glare when needed, such as sunlight or computer. I also have Charles Bonnet syndrome.
, I am glad you have found some aids that help you stay safe on the road when night driving is unavoidable. Those yellow lens glasses can really help at times, too!
Thanks for sharing!
Best, Erin, Team Member.
I have dry macular degenerate and extremely dry eyes. I can drive at night if necessary. I was first told about my macular degenerate about 20 years ago and I have had dry eyes since I was about 35. I am now 77. I wear prescription glasses with yellow lenses most of the time. I switched to clear lenses to do my artwork. I use AREDS2 and Sight Care supplements. I have issues wie high zinc levels so Ican only take AREDS2 3 or 4 times a week. My vision is stable and I have no issues with floaters or fussiness. The MD chart looks normal with straight lines and no ghosting most times. I read a lot of do pencil art and have been told to not stress my eyes as much as I do. I read for about 15 minutes then relax for about 10 minutes. Or I do my art until I feel my eyes tiring then relax. I seldomly watch TV. And I do my computer work on a tablet with a special none glare screen protector.
Hi
. I responded to your forum post, but I wanted to add that I am thrilled you are still able to do your artwork. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to protect your eyes. I hope they remain stable. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)
