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, but I changed majors when I realized it...reactions1comment
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 stage, geographic atrophy (GA) my life as I...reactions26comments
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 life with myopic macular degeneration, at times, does...reactionscomments
Focusing on What I Can SeeI have been living with dry macular degeneration for 10 years now. Not too big a deal until I reached the intermediate stage a few years ago. All the subtle...reactions3comments
Community Perspectives: Awareness, Diagnosis, and Life With MDFebruary 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...reactionscomments
A Day in My Life With Dry AMDIt’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...reactionscomments
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 2 months, most of my time has been...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 love story, an adventurous tale of great excitement...reactionscomments
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month 2024 ViSee Giveaway!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...reactions7comments
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 not exact for those who have AMD, and...reactions7comments
Is It Clean?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...reactionscomments
6 Ways I Manage My Dry AMDA 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...reactions2comments
Putting Macular Degeneration Into PerspectiveIt’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...reactionscomments
Community Interview: Susie's Geographic Atrophy StoryGeographic atrophy (GA) is a form of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). More than 8 million people worldwide — and about 20 percent of people with AMD — have...reactions7comments
Light BulbsThe annoyances of myopic macular degeneration (MMD) are many. The issues of distorted, wavy views and the dullness of the colors around me are just a couple of those frustrations...reactions2comments
Sometimes You've Just Got to LaughThis fall, I decided that I needed to improve my workspace. I read about a gizmo to hold my laptop. It adjusts so that the screen can be at eye...reactions1comment
My Reasons for HopeI developed dry macular degeneration 9 years ago. It was found in the early stages, so initially I wasn’t too concerned. My mom and sister both had wet macular degeneration...reactions8comments
A Decade on This Macular Degeneration Journey: What’s Changed?Living with macular degeneration, I’m usually looking forward, trying to prepare for what might come in the future. Just recently I’ve realised that it’s been almost a decade since I...reactions17comments
HaircutsLiving with myopic macular degeneration is very much a part of who I am these days. I am presently only affected with this malady in one eye, often referred to...reactions1comment
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 impactful lessons and sharpen skills as a result...reactions3comments