Decision Day: Choosing Treatment for Geographic AtrophyI was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, also known as geographic atrophy (GA), in July 2023. I immediately talked to my retina specialist about Syfovre, the first-ever treatment for... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My 10 Reasons for Hope With Dry AMDI definitely have hope for my future with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of my hope is static. It’s probably more like optimism — for example, hoping that scientists will... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reversing the Negativity of Macular DegenerationOf course, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can bring you down. Realizing it’s an incurable, progressive disease that could leave you only with peripheral vision can look pretty bleak. A... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reflections From the Waiting RoomIt has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month checkup. I can honestly say I have not... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coping With Self-Care BurnoutAfter living with dry macular degeneration for 9 years, I am just tired. I am tired of thinking about it every single day. I am tired of the struggle to... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just a Filthy Windshield or MMD Progression?I was fortunate to be able to buy a new vehicle back in 2019, and she is a beauty, if I do say so myself. Without naming names, she is... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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! I didn’t know how versatile bump dots could... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Injection Day: Izervay Treatment for Geographic AtrophyAfter a decade with dry macular degeneration, I was diagnosed with geographic atrophy (GA) in July of 2023. My vision had steadily declined in the previous 3 years, but it... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Way I See It: Limited Vision and My WorldEven after being retired for the past 10 years, I still look forward to summer. A time for fun in the sun, a break from the regular everyday life. Myopic... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing Hobbies: From Artist to AuthorThere was a time I wanted only to draw — it didn’t matter where or when. I eventually pursued an art degree, but I changed majors when I realized it... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Daily Life With Geographic AtrophyMy journey with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) began over 9 years ago. As I progressed from early-stage dry AMD to my current stage, geographic atrophy (GA) my life as I... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Looking Over My ShoulderI am certain I am not alone in this; I cannot possibly be the only one out there thinking like this. Living life with myopic macular degeneration, at times, does... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Perspectives: Awareness, Diagnosis, and Life With MDFebruary is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, but every month is the right time to raise awareness and uplift the voices of our MacularDegeneration.net community members. No matter your... By MacularDegeneration.net2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in My Life With Dry AMDIt’s been about 10 years since I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration. I’ve moved to the intermediate stage now. I suspect I’m tapping on the door of the... By Brown Eyed Girl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day in My Life With AMDIs there a typical day in my life living with AMD? Uh, only occasionally. And only if we’re lucky. For the past 2 months, most of my time has been... By Beverly Dame4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Lesson About Life With MD From 'The Birds of Killingworth'I love to read. I read a lot. No matter what the subject is — a good murder mystery, a sappy, silly love story, an adventurous tale of great excitement... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month 2024 ViSee Giveaway!TheAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month 2024 ViSee Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, and this year we are... By MacularDegeneration.net1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Not an Exact Science: The Stages of Macular DegenerationOne thing that I’ve learned over the years is that dealing with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is not an exact science. It’s not exact for those who have AMD, and... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Ways I Manage My Dry AMDA recent poll on MacularDegeneration.net asked, "True or False: I've found a regimen that works for me with dry AMD." I wondered what a successful regimen for dry AMD would... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Putting Macular Degeneration Into PerspectiveIt’s easy to become obsessed with macular degeneration — researching, doctor appointments, surfing the internet, and preparing for the worst case scenario. It can take over one’s life if we... By Linda Hoopes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments