Awareness Month 2024 - Introduce YourselfFebruary is Low Vision/Macular Degeneration Awareness Month! This is the month that we focus on how we can amplify our voices and share with the world what it's really like...reactions48repliesAwareness
AwarenessI wish there was more awareness for this disease. People who don't have this are very unaware how sun glare or gray days can totally affect your vision. I also...reactions2repliesAwareness
Resolutions & wishes for 2025I thought it would be interesting to read about resolutions for the new year in regard to macular degeneration. What are things you want to accomplish next year? If you...reactions3repliesCopingAwareness
Macular DystrophyI may have posted this before but like my eye sight, do not remember. Anyone else have this condition and does the AREDS 2 vitamine help with it....reactions1replyAwareness
Are there different types of Macular? Visual differences?As a Red discussions, it seems that I am hearing there are different kinds of macular, with different symptoms. I am not “losing” my vision. Oh, when I look at...reactions1replyAwarenessWet AMD
Wake Up Call Moments with MD Have you had "wake-up call" moments that showed you your limitations with macular degeneration? (For example: driving at night feeling uncomfortable, a fall you've taken). Share your experiences below to...reactions4repliesAwarenessSymptomsTips & Advice
How long with dry until it became wetWhat is the longest some of you went with dry before it became wet. Just thinking about my future....reactions2repliesAwarenessDry AMD
Lumi Thera treatments, using the valeda machineThe clinics are all over Europe. I spent four weeks in Switzerland to receive the treatments; 3 each week for 3 weeks. and a fourth week so the doctor can...reactions1replyDry AMDTreatmentAwareness
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...reactions7repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
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...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyCopingAwareness