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Do you have enough support in your life with AMD?

Many people with macular degeneration say they have a strong support system. But many others say they do not. Do you feel adequately supported in your journey? Why or why...

A Reminder

This is a statement not a story. I am 69 and have had Stargardt's (juvenile macular degeneration) from my early teens and most likely before that. I have posted here...

Betadine

Polls 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...

Navigating Life with Macular Degeneration: How Much Has It Impacted Your Life?

Hello everyone, I've been following the discussions in this forum. Many of you have shared how macular degeneration has significantly impacted your daily lives. On seeing accounts of how this...

Dry Macular Degeneration has ruined my life

Diagnosed about 20 years ago. Very mild case. 2 yrs ago I started losing my detail vision and couldn't drive at night. I have been to 3 Retina Specialists as...

How did I know I needed help?

I have a macular hole in my right eye as the result of a childhood injury. When I was in my 50s, my eyesight changed. I needed cataract and laser...

Building a support system

Many people with macular degeneration lack support from family or friends. If you live alone please share how you manage to cope with difficult issues like transportation when you can...

Adult-Onset Foveal Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy OU

Would 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...

coping with ga

I have had amd for ab.out 15 yrs. It started with wet md in my left eye so i had injections for about 2 yrs and then it went into...

Holidays with Macular Degeneration

How do you feel around the holidays with macular degeneration? Do you feel that your family understands your condition? Are there usually lots of questions regarding the condition? Share worries...

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