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Looking for tips on trying to follow music

I’ve been playing guitar for almost 60 years. I don’t read music, so I type out lyrics and have the cords over the proper words. I am now typing my...

"Despite my macular degeneration progression, I'm still able to _______"

Fill in the blank! Are you still able to do the things you love? Have you made your hobbies adaptable? Have you picked up a NEW hobby? We want to...

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...

Is there anyone who was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration young in life?

I was diagnosed at age 43 with no family history and no vision problems whatsoever previously. It was found during a yearly eye exam. I am just at a loss...

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...

Experience With Cataracts

Have you been diagnosed with cataracts along with macular degeneration? How do you find yourself managing both on a day-to-day basis? Share your experience with our community....

Best type of lighted magnifier

I would like to get a lighted magnifier for reading and other small detailed work. Do any of you have recommendations about the type of Magnifier you like. I don’t...

When To Get a Second Opinon

When you were diagnosed with macular degeneration, when did you decide to get a second opinion? What was this appointment like? Confusing? Helpful? Share with us here!...

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...

Each eye at a different stage

My dry macular degeneration is severe in my left eye and at an earlier stage in my right eye. The severity of my left eye really distorts my vision when...

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