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Experience With Cataracts

Have you been diagnosed with cataracts along with macular degeneration? How do you find yourself managing both on a day-to-day basis? Share your experience with our community....

Best type of lighted magnifier

I would like to get a lighted magnifier for reading and other small detailed work. Do any of you have recommendations about the type of Magnifier you like. I don’t...

Does Wearing Sunglasses Make It Harder To See?

Lately I find myself taking off my cocoon (wraparound) sunglasses to see better both inside the car and walking outside. Often I can see more clearly with them off. Anyone...

What are some tips for avoiding falls?

Vision loss can lead to falls. Lack of depth perception and blurry vision are factors making us more prone to falls. A recent fall left me with a T12 vertebrae...

Macular, degeneration and hydroxychloroquine

I have rheumatoid arthritis and my rheumatologist just switched me from sulfasalazine to hydroxychloroquine. One of the past side effects concerns the retina. Have any of you had this situation?...

Any suggestions for grocery shopping?

My AMD has been stable for a couple of years now, but I still can’t read fine print on labels. This can be very frustrating at the grocery store, especially...

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?

If you could go back in time or talk to a younger version of yourself, what would you say? What advice would you give to the younger you about coping...

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...

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