The thought of not being able to drive. It terifies me. Total loss of freedom.

We hear you, . It can feel that way, especially if you are used to being able to come and go as you please, but there are some great alternatives. If you live in a urban or suburban area, you can use Lyft or Uber. They can expensive, but you will also no longer be paying for insurance, maintenance and repairs for a vehicle. I have a relative who hired a retired friend as a driver when she could no longer drive. In my rural area, many retirees drive for the Amish. It might help put you at ease to begin researching your options now. Hopefully, you will never have to give up driving, but having a plan in place might bring you some peace. Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member)

For those with AMD and visual acuity close to that required in their state for a driver's license, photobiomodulation could help. Currently, Valeda is the only FDA-authorized treatment to improve vision in AMD. I am in my second year of using the device and have multiple patients whose vision has improved enough after treatment to qualify for a driver's license. It has indeed been a very emotional experience for these patients.