"Despite my macular degeneration progression, I'm still able to _______"
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Are you still able to do the things you love? Have you made your hobbies adaptable? Have you picked up a NEW hobby? We want to hear from you. Join the conversation.
despite being diagnosed about 8 years ago, I can still do most things I want to, except drive at night. I need a larger font and better lighting to read, whether it's a book or a device. Wendy, Patient Leader. 
my favorite hobby is reading. Thanks to the accessibility settings on my iPad I can enlarge the font and change the background color. I recently added an echo device that can read my books aloud. I can still sew since adding a led strip light to my sewing machine and other lighting. It is essential to adapt in order to live life well with AMD. Sharon Moore Patient leader I love to crochet but just can’t see the individual stitches well enough any more. Do you have any tips? Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader 
There is a doctor that helps with low vision glasses, however, no insurance and it’s very expensive. After looking at your records he decides if he is able to help or not. My name is Shannon. Let me know if you want more information on him. He is in Annapolis
would like to read music for piano .Glasses ? The Dr got the script just right. I took in some music and sat on the chair like I would on a piano bench. The Dr put the eye exam glasses up to my eyes and changed the strength until I could see it best. The lenses also have anti glare and the prescription for my astigmatism. I am noticing that I need a stronger prescription now so I’ll go in for an appt. The down side is that my vision insurance does not pay for them since I use my benefit for my everyday glasses.
It might be worth a conversation with your eye Dr to explore this option.
All my best!!!thank you for taking the time to explain this. I think it is a worthwhile idea for anyone who needs to focus their sight a bit further than reading, but not as far as long distance. Best wishes, Wendy, Patient Leader.
I am so grateful - for now - to be able to DRIVE. I no longer drive at night or in unfamiliar places but can still get around town. My cup is half FULL! Linda Hoopes, Advocate & Team Member
that is my fear. I am not going to be able to drive soon. But with the hopes of getting some glasses from a low vision specialist, I will be able to continue to do so. The appointment is expensive, but I am going to save money to do it. I hope the glasses work out so you can continue to drive. Keep us posted how they work out for you. Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
