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Learning how to live with my disease

I am 72 years young and I suffered all my life not knowing I had macular degeneration dry. I have cataracts. I have Charles Bounty syndrome. Family members do sometimes...

Adaptive devices

I am curious, what kind of adaptive devices help you with dim vision? I am getting new lenses which will help so much. But, what wattage of lightbulbs will benefit...

Limits with Macular Degeneration

Do you feel that you have been able to maintain your independence with your AMD diagnosis? What kinds of things do you find yourself needing help with? Please share any...

Down in a hole

Well, 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...

Making Conversation at the Doctor's Office

I 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...

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)....

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...

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...

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"?...

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...

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