Down in a holeWell, PTSD and clinging to a reason to live and today I find out I'll be legally blind in about 5 years. My standard answer is 'it is what it...reactions2repliesCoping
Making Conversation at the Doctor's OfficeI had to go to the eye center. I hate going. It’s so dull and boring. I decided to wear my Green Bay Packer mask. There are always men there...reactionsrepliesCopingFriends & Family
Communication with Family & Friends Please share your experience with telling your family and friends about your macular degeneration journey (e.g., diagnosis, progression, day-to-day life)....reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyCoping
Adapting to Changes in Vision How do you find yourself adapting to new changes in your vision? Are you someone who likes routine? How do you find a new routine when the time comes to...reactions10repliesCopingTips & Advice
Sending gratitude to this forum My mom was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration 2 years back, she was 58 then. Initially it was just one eye and very quickly she had lost the vision on...reactions5repliesDiagnosisCopingEye Injection
Everyday Life What things and tasks in your everyday life have been affected by macular degeneration? Do you have any tips for someone who is trying to find their "new norm"?...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceCoping
What would you love to do but think you can’t because of AMD?Are there things that you used to love, but feel like you can't do anymore because of AMD? Have you found ways to work around these challenges? Share your thoughts...reactions10repliesCoping
What lifestyle changes do you want to make for your eye health?Do you want to make changes to your diet or exercise routine by eating more dark leafy greens or going on walks? Will you be taking small steps or setting...reactions3repliesCopingProgression
Macular degeneration has taught me...What has macular degeneration taught you? Cora recently wrote an article on Lessons Macular Degeneration Has Taught Me, and I'm curious what everyone else's experience has been....reactions7repliesCoping