Active todayLimits 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCoping
Active 7 days agoHolidays with Macular DegenerationHow do you feel around the holidays with macular degeneration? Do you feel that your family understands your condition? Are there usually lots of questions regarding the condition? Share worries...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingFriends & Family
A ReminderThis 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Cannabis Effects on AMD? I was a long term recreational cannabis user prior to wet AMD diagnosis in 2019. Non-smoker otherwise. Have continued post diagnosis to date mild cannabis use on weekends. Wondering if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingMedical Marijuana
LightingA community member was wondering if others have found any particular type of room lighting, table lamps or globes to be useful for daily activities. Wendy, Advocate...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
In need of a support groupMy boyfriend had macular degeneration, he's depressed and I just realized how much I love him. Help a sister out...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesCopingTips & Advice
