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Transportation

I am so frustrated with transportation in my city. I have contacted the city manager. Not much help. I dont trust Uber or the other paid transportation options. There has...

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I need a new and more readable cell phone, or combo cell and tablet.

After 8 years of wet and dry AMD, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to read on my cell and use it to call or text. I've got every magnifier ever...

Anyone using a white cane?

Hello - thanks for having this kind of open forum. The articles have been very helpful. I am especially interested in learning about getting and using a white cane. I...

Tools for improving seeing computer screens

I am an investment advisor and spend my days looking at six. Computer monitors. I have wet AMD in both eyes. My left is pretty good. My right is pretty...

What glasses can i use in very bright light indoors?

I have both macular degeneration and glaucoma. The AMD is mostly in the right eye. My vision is good except for the wavy lines and glare. I wear polarized wraparound...

When to stop driving???

Hi, I have Intermediate AMD. I was in a left turn lane, but when it came to turning left, I couldn’t tell the distance of the cars coming towards me...

When To Get a Second Opinon

When you were diagnosed with macular degeneration, when did you decide to get a second opinion? What was this appointment like? Confusing? Helpful? Share with us here!...

What are some of your favorite vision exercises?

Do you have any vision exercises that have improved your peripheral vision? Have you learned any strategies from occupational or physical therapists that help you manage daily tasks even with...

Whats the score?

When an optician notices obvious Dry AMD characteristics (OCT/Retinal imaging) would they be obliged to tell to explain what they have seen, and the implications for the individual? Or would...

"Despite my macular degeneration progression, I'm still able to _______"

Fill in the blank! 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...

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