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Preventing Macular Degeneration: Key Habits to Protect Your Vision

Macular degeneration, especially age-related (AMD), is a major cause of vision loss in older adults. While there's no cure, lifestyle changes may reduce risk and slow progression. Key steps include:...

Wet AMD Discussion Board

Welcome to MacularDegeneration.net's Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) discussion board. Here you can chat about general topics such as symptoms, lifestyle, diet, and more! Read our Community Rules here....

Are there any help to pay for shots

My insurance just paid 80% on my bill leaves me a 687. On me to pay every 3 months. Can I get any help....

Does anyone have experience with cataract surgery?

A community member needs cataract surgery and has been offered three options. One covered by insurance, the others two and $3000 each eye. Does anyone have any experience they could...

What are some helpful items to have around the house for low vision?

I've started adding kitchen tools with large print like measuring cups and spoons, and my keyboard has letters that light up, but what are some other household items have you...

Zinc question

I have just been reading some posts on forums that suggest that taking Zinc can actually make AMD worse in some individuals. I take Areds 2 that contain 25mg of...

Tips on communicating visually with people with AMD

Hi all I don't have AMD, but I regularly produce literature for people with AMD and other vision impairments. My job is to produce materials for people considering a clinical...

Ability to read with Dry AMD

I have one good eye. So far anyway. I can read with bad eye closed and use my good eye. Looks perfectly normal-no distortion. Are there others on this forum...

Polyunsaturated vegetable oils and AMD

I'm no expert, but would suggest that it would cost you NOTHING to watch one or two youtubes of Dr. Chris Knobbe and find out why perhaps you should eliminate...

Cold Weather Eyes

Do you find that cold weather affects your eyes or makes you more aware of your AMD symptoms? How do you manage this?...

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