PURE ENJOYMENT EVEN WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE CLEARLYWhile thoroughly enjoying a winter break at the beach, it dawned on me that I had my eyes closed as I felt the warmth of the sun on my skin...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
BetadinePolls that I have read indicate that 3% of people W/AMD who get injections have an ADVERSE reaction to Betadine. I am one them. My Retina Specialist has told me...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessCoping
Awareness Month 2024 - A Day in the LifeWhat does a day in the life look for you living with macular degeneration? Use this thread like you would a journal. Your voice is bound to help someone else...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Changes in Physical Well-beingHas your fitness levels increased or decreased after being diagnosed? I have read there is a positive correlation between maintaining eye health and participating in physical activities. If you do...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesExerciseTips & AdviceAwareness
Will You Take Our 2024 In America Survey? The In America survey is now closed Nearly 20 million Americans are diagnosed with macular degeneration. Our annual In America survey aims to better understand the patient experience and realities...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
Adult-Onset Foveal Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy OUWould like to discuss this with anyone else out there who has it. Blurriness and fractured letters are they biggest problem. I was told very little and could find very...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
My poor mama has severe painEvery time my mom comes home from getting her shots she has to lay on the couch with her eyes closed all day because of the painful burning. She can't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingAwareness
Nasal sprayI read somewhere that continued use of nasal spray can cause cataracts. I use nasal spray for allergies but not continuously. Still concerned, how much is too much to be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Preventing wet AMD in second eyeI am getting my third injection in my right eye tomorrow. I have been going thru dry AMD for 3 years and have now developed wet AMD in one eye...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessTreatment
In need of a support groupMy boyfriend had macular degeneration, he's depressed and I just realized how much I love him. Help a sister out....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionAwarenessCoping