Work place stress vs MD
Does stress contribute to the disease progressing
it appears that stress does play a role in macular degeneration though the exact mechanism needs further study. https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/news/assessing-the-impact-of-stress-in-age-related-macular-degeneration
Do you feel stress is making your macular degeneration progress? Regards, Sharon Moore patient leaderSharon Moore. I’m not sure yet as newly diagnosed. I am a Manager in Healthcare
it is well known that stress can harm our health. Managing stress is something I work on daily. Like you, I have a healthcare background. That background helped me learn about my condition in order to do all I can to slow the progression. Exercise, diet, wearing sunglasses, are a few of the lifestyle habits that may help slow the progression. https://maculardegeneration.net/lifestyle-changes/
Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
