In Good Company: Famous People With Macular DegenerationEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Those of us with macular degeneration are in good company. Many actors, artists, and...reactions18comments
The Surprising Benefits of Doing Nothing at AllI 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...reactions11comments
Vacuum Maintenance with Macular DegenerationIt 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...reactions4comments
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Take a Break... From Macular DegenerationOnce 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 -...reactionscomments
My Retinal Detachment StoryThis 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...reactions1comment
Community Views: You Should Understand This About AMD“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...reactions1comment
Community Views: The Emotions of an MD DiagnosisWe 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...reactionscomments
MistakesThere 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...reactions1comment
Managing Vision Loss and Work: Self-Advocacy and AccommodationsAbout 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...reactionscomments
Cleaning GlassesMy 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...reactions9comments
Community View: Positive Insights of Living With Macular DegenerationWhen 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...reactions1comment
Emergency Preparedness for the Visually ImpairedAre 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...reactions1comment
Navigating ManhattanIt 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...reactions2comments
Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma: What’s the Connection?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...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!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...reactionscomments
A New Television and a Bionic Eye: The Wonders of TechnologyEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. One of these two things mentioned in the title of this article has just...reactionscomments
Community Views: I Knew it was Time to Visit the Eye Doctor When...Some of the early signs of macular degeneration may be very subtle, a gradual progression we may not notice. Until sadly we do and hope it’s not too late. Until...reactionscomments
Keeping Up With the Cool Kids (and Technology)It is rough hanging with the cool kids when you are visually impaired! All my friends text. They use those emoticons and emojis that you can find “under” the smiley...reactionscomments
Community Views: Advice for the Newly DiagnosedRecently our editorial staff posted a question: What is a good piece of advice for someone newly diagnosed with MD? These prompts, or questions are posted to allow the community...reactionscomments
