My Diagnosis Story: WendyTen years ago, I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by my optometrist. I was about 60 at the time...reactions12comments
Vision Loss Is Not the EndI have a good friend of almost 30 years whose favourite pastime on her days off was to hop in her little...reactions2comments
Seeing From the Back of ChurchThe day-to-day living with myopic macular degeneration has become the new "normal" for me. I try to think back to before my...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
The F.E.A.R. of Losing Your SightThis F.E.A.R. acronym certainly applies to macular degeneration (MD), among many other things. F - False E - Evidence A - Appearing...reactions4comments
The Three A's of Macular DegenerationA person wearing sunglasses and using a white cane. If we are honest with ourselves, that is the first image of someone...reactions1comment
Depression and Anxiety With Macular DegenerationMy initial diagnosis of early-stage dry macular degeneration did not cause great concern. I was not even very surprised since my mom...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Protecting The Vision We Still HaveWe are all aware of how precious our vision is and even more so when we start to lose it. Some might...reactions6comments
Reading with AMD: Review of Victor Reader Stratus 4MIn previous articles, I’ve mentioned my friend who is not just legally blind, but almost completely blind. She has provided many tips...reactions6comments
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
Community Interviews: Living With Age-Related Macular DegenerationAs the MacularDegeneration.net community grows, we want to learn and share more about your experiences. We conducted a series of interviews with...reactionscomments
Community Views: Support for People Living With Dry Macular DegenerationIf you have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration, you may be experiencing a range of emotions that include anxiety, confusion, sadness...reactions9comments
