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...reactions41comments
Geographic Atrophy: A New Phase BeginsSince I began working as an advocate and writer for the Macular Degeneration community, I have blithely written about the progressive nature...reactions27comments
A Letter to My Younger SelfWouldn’t it be interesting, maybe even amazing, if we could rewind this lifetime of ours and have a better idea and understanding...reactionscomments
Traveling With Macular Degeneration Using the '5-P Equation'This unwanted experience with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has brought with it some unexpected surprises and insights. Opportunities abound to learn...reactions4comments
It Goes OnThe great American poet Robert Frost made the following remark in an interview in 1954 with a Mr. Ray Joseph of The...reactions3comments
Facing Uncertainties and Decisions With Macular DegenerationThey say "timing is everything," but with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), nothing is certain. There are many decisions to make, and it’s...reactions14comments
Learning Through the Tough StuffLiving with my wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration) has been a time of adjustment and acceptance. The shock of the diagnosis. The...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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
