Four Years Post-Diagnosis: That Long? Really?Yes, 4 years and 1 month to be exact. I couldn’t remember the exact date, so I got my medical records from...reactions2comments
A Day in My Life With Dry Macular Degeneration I was diagnosed with early-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) six years ago by my optometrist. The first two or three years...reactions48comments
What I See: What Does Macular Degeneration Look Like?It's easy to research and read about common symptoms of macular degeneration (AMD), but it's much more difficult to comprehend what it's...reactions11comments
Eccentric ViewingHi! I should be working doing psychology stuff. I’m not. Call me irresponsible. I promised you eccentric viewing. I would rather make...reactionscomments
Wet Macular Degeneration Injections: What to Expect Before, During, and AfterEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. This community has taught me everything...reactions31comments
Not MeIt has been three years since I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration. Those years have included many appointments for treatment, with...reactions1comment
An Appointment, An Injection, and Improved VisionIn the six weeks in between each of my Retinal Specialist appointments, I am constantly checking. And rechecking, daily. How does the...reactionscomments
A New DayThroughout this journey of myopic macular degeneration, there has always been a constant pattern. In the beginning, retinal visits were set for...reactions1comment
Questions and Answers: Diagnosed With Macular DegenerationReaching out to others on the forum page is so helpful for me. Hearing the stories that others share as I go...reactions7comments
We Begin Again: Restarting Treatment for My Wet AMDI’m not superstitious, I’m sure it was just a coincidence. I had pressed the “send” button for my personal story on MacularDegeneration.net...reactions23comments
I’m Proof that Macular Degeneration Is Not a Blindness SentenceI was diagnosed at age 58 with the beginnings of macular degeneration. I had all the risk factors; my mother had lost...reactions10comments
Pumpkin Spice and Everything... Eyes?Pumpkin spice exploded and has found its way into just about any food you can think of! I’ve seen it in cereal...reactions3comments
Progress Report: My Geographic Atrophy TreatmentOn October 24, I went to my retina specialist for my fifth Izervay injection. It’s been quite a year after getting my diagnosis...reactions27comments
Choosing the Right Medicare Plan: A Guide for New BeneficiariesIt’s October in Oklahoma. My mind turns to the pleasures of my favorite season. I love bonfires, cool days, and the beautiful...reactions4comments
The Upside to Life With Macular DegenerationRecently I started brainstorming an idea. I had to write an article about the surprising upside to my life with macular degeneration...reactions1comment
How To Get The Healthcare You DeserveIn the few short months that I have been a Patient Leader for MacularDegeneration.net, I have been disturbed by the comments from...reactions1comment
Managing Eye Injection Pain: Community-Shared Tips & StrategiesWe recently asked community members about their post-injection coping methods. This question generated over 200 comments. Comments about the pain following injections...reactions25comments
My Injection DayOne of the joys of retirement is staying in PJs until breakfast. On injection day, I get up early (early for me)...reactionscomments
Getting Eye Injections During The Coronavirus PandemicCan I still get my eye injections for my wet AMD in the midst of this crazy pandemic? Initially, I was very...reactionscomments
My Wet AMD Eye Injection Routine: Tips and TricksPre- and post-injection routine? It has taken me about 3 years, 2 doctors, and 1 terrific husband to develop a skill set...reactions51comments
