Living

I definitely have hope for my future with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of my hope is static. It’s probably more like optimism — for example, hoping that scientists will...

Of course, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can bring you down. Realizing it’s an incurable, progressive disease that could leave you only with peripheral vision can look pretty bleak. A...

It has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month checkup. I can honestly say I have not...

After living with dry macular degeneration for 9 years, I am just tired. I am tired of thinking about it every single day. I am tired of the struggle to...

I was fortunate to be able to buy a new vehicle back in 2019, and she is a beauty, if I do say so myself. Without naming names, she is...

On the bumpy road of life, all bumps are not equal. Bump dots are definitely on the good side of the equation! I didn’t know how versatile bump dots could...

After a decade with dry macular degeneration, I was diagnosed with geographic atrophy (GA) in July of 2023. My vision had steadily declined in the previous 3 years, but it...

Even after being retired for the past 10 years, I still look forward to summer. A time for fun in the sun, a break from the regular everyday life. Myopic...

There was a time I wanted only to draw — it didn’t matter where or when. I eventually pursued an art degree, but I changed majors when I realized it...

My journey with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) began over 9 years ago. As I progressed from early-stage dry AMD to my current stage, geographic atrophy (GA) my life as I...

I am certain I am not alone in this; I cannot possibly be the only one out there thinking like this. Living life with myopic macular degeneration, at times, does...

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, but every month is the right time to raise awareness and uplift the voices of our MacularDegeneration.net community members. No matter your...

It’s been about 10 years since I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration. I’ve moved to the intermediate stage now. I suspect I’m tapping on the door of the...

Is there a typical day in my life living with AMD? Uh, only occasionally. And only if we’re lucky. For the past 2 months, most of my time has been...

I love to read. I read a lot. No matter what the subject is — a good murder mystery, a sappy, silly love story, an adventurous tale of great excitement...

TheAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month 2024 ViSee Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, and this year we are...

One thing that I’ve learned over the years is that dealing with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is not an exact science. It’s not exact for those who have AMD, and...

Living in the Midwest, our winter months are often pretty miserable. There are days of cold, rain, snow, and sleet. Skies can often be gloomy and quite depressing, to say...

A recent poll on MacularDegeneration.net asked, "True or False: I've found a regimen that works for me with dry AMD." I wondered what a successful regimen for dry AMD would...

It’s easy to become obsessed with macular degeneration — researching, doctor appointments, surfing the internet, and preparing for the worst case scenario. It can take over one’s life if we...