Staying Safe With Geographic AtrophyWant to win a pair of walking poles like the ones mentioned in this article? Enter our giveaway before September 18, 2026...reactions34comments
It's Giveaway Time!Here at MacularDegeneration.net, we want to thank our wonderful community members for another year of sharing knowledge and supporting each other in...reactions14comments
Helpful Tips and Tricks for Daily Life With Geographic AtrophyGeographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry macular degeneration. Living with GA can be challenging, and I’ve had to adapt...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Contrast With Macular DegenerationFor hours I’d been searching for my sunglasses. I was determined not to give up, as they were my most expensive pair...reactions6comments
Hacks and Hints for Living With AMD"Hey, I need you to read the directions on this package," I said as I walked over to my husband. He was...reactions13comments
When You Stress... You See LessYou know those times where it feels like the universe is against you? I picture the morning rush, where you are so...reactions1comment
Macular Degeneration and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Bumping Through the Day With Bump DotsOn the bumpy road of life, all bumps are not equal. Bump dots are definitely on the good side of the equation!...reactions15comments
My 2-Year Treatment Results With IzervayI was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 11 years ago. I developed geographic atrophy (GA) 9 years after my diagnosis. I...reactions17comments
My New SunglassesHi, everyone. I just thought I'd mention: I finally bought myself a pair of Cocoon Fitover sunglasses with the amber tint. I...reactions18comments
Has My Dry AMD Changed to Wet? Part 1It’s been 10 years since my diagnosis with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in both eyes. My father had the wet form...reactions13comments
How Do I Know Which Supplements I Should Take to Preserve My Vision?Anyone who is part of the macular degeneration world has probably heard a lot of different information about ‘taking vitamins’ or vitamin...reactions5comments
The Sunshine Vitamin and Macular DegenerationAre you getting enough vitamin D? Do you live in an area with lots of sunshine? Closer to the equator is even...reactionscomments
What I Wish My Family and Friends Understood About AMDMy life is good. You all know that because you are my family and friends. You also know there is something wrong...reactions18comments
Dancing On: Ballet and Geographic AtrophyLaughter is always the first response. "I’m taking ballet lessons." People laugh. "Seriously," I reply, "I’m taking ballet lessons every Saturday morning."...reactions11comments
A Decade on This Macular Degeneration Journey: What’s Changed?Living with macular degeneration, I’m usually looking forward, trying to prepare for what might come in the future. Just recently I’ve realised...reactions15comments
Progress Report: My Geographic Atrophy TreatmentOn October 24, I went to my retina specialist for my fifth Izervay injection. It’s been quite a year after getting my diagnosis...reactions50comments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health and Macular DegenerationThe mental and emotional impact of a macular degeneration diagnosis is often overlooked, from the shock and fear of initial diagnosis to...reactions2comments
Mental Health and GAI was diagnosed with early stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 12 years ago. In those early years it was easy to cope...reactions9comments
My Journey From Optometrist to Ophthalmologist to Retina SpecialistIt was an optometrist who initially diagnosed my age-related macular degeneration (AMD) about 10 years ago. She was aware of my family...reactions16comments
