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Among the things researchers have learned about age-related macular degeneration, one is that there’s a connection between genetics and the disease. Researchers may have found a drug that can slow...

People have so many different and amazing talents. I have enjoyed watching Mandy Harvey as she conquers her difficulties being deaf and successfully singing. Her loss of hearing hit her...

In real-time, today is February 13, 2022. Today is Marcy’s birthday. Marcy is a gym friend. She is one of my yoga instructors and gives me a ride home every...

It never fails. I’ve left the appointment with my retina specialist, I’ve had my injection, my husband is backing the car out of the parking lot and I remember... “I...

Those of us with macular degeneration are in good company. Many actors, artists, and authors have managed to lead successful lives and careers whilst dealing with this condition. Knowing that...

I could have named this article, “Things I Learned From My Cat.” On a warm late fall day, I was sitting on the swing and petting my cat without my...

It has not been a good week. My husband’s back went out again and he is going to be flat in bed for who knows how long. Since I really...

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Once diagnosed with macular degeneration (MD), it’s normal, even wise, to seek additional information about your condition. The only hazard is becoming obsessed and focusing entirely on the data -...

This is a “do as I say, not as I do” warning for everyone, not just those of us with macular degeneration. Always, always, call your eye doctor immediately when...

“You will not go blind,” said my ophthalmologist. “That is the most important thing you need to know.” He said that as I was getting ready for my first injection...

We are all different in this community, but most of us have one thing in common. We have been through a day – a fateful day – when we heard...

There was a time, about three and half years ago, when I made a colossal mathematical error in our joint checking account. It was a mess, through some awful calculations...

About 37 percent of adults with significant vision loss are employed. If you are losing your vision or currently visually impaired, it can be difficult to understand what rights and...

My day starts pretty much the same every day. I get up around 7:00 or 8:00 o’clock, I get dressed, always keeping the weather in mind, and venture out into...

When the statement, "One positive thing MD taught me is _______", was shared recently on Facebook, many inspiring responses were shared. Below is a sampling of what readers had to...

Are you a visually impaired person? Do you care for one? Are you prepared for an emergency? For the additional preparations necessary if you need extra help? Could you make it...

It is Friday morning and I have woken up on Manhattan. Fantastic! Sometimes something you think is bad and inconvenient turns into a blessing. The inability to “get there from...

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, ahead of glaucoma and cataracts combined. People with macular degeneration do not usually go completely blind. However...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...