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...reactions8comments
A Decade on This Macular Degeneration Journey: What’s Changed?Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Living with macular degeneration, I’m usually...reactions10comments
HaircutsLiving with myopic macular degeneration is very much a part of who I am these days. I am presently only affected with...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...reactions4comments
My Dry AMD Progression JourneyI want to begin by looking at the years before I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Growing up in the...reactions55comments
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
My New Retina Specialist: The Honeymoon is OverRecently I had my second date with my new retina specialist. He is looking after my dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I...reactions14comments
Community Perspectives on Living With Geographic AtrophyGeographic atrophy (GA) is a chronic eye condition in which the cells in the retina slowly break down and die. This results...reactions2comments
Six Months AgoTime is funny. Not in the slap-your-knee kind of funny — funny as in, "How is that even possible?" funny. One day...reactions6comments
I Could Write a Book on Macular DegenerationYep, I truly could write a book on macular degeneration — SO I DID! I’m sure it won’t be a bestseller, nor...reactions8comments
Preparing for Life With Geographic AtrophyI was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 9 years ago. My mom and sister both had wet macular degeneration. I...reactions61comments
Still Learning and Still Confused About Macular DegenerationFor the last 10 years, I’ve tried to find out as much as I can about my dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...reactions2comments
Exploring My Creativity"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou Living my life with myopic macular...reactionscomments
No Car? No ProblemI grew up without a car. My mother was on her own, working in a garment factory, not making much money and...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Ask for AccommodationsGrowing up, I was the only person in my family who was visually impaired. At a very young age, I tried hard...reactions4comments
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
Caregiving With Geographic AtrophyIn my early 60s, I shared caregiving for my mom with my sister. Mom had wet macular degeneration requiring monthly injections. My...reactions9comments
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
Sight or Hearing? Pick One“Would you rather lose your sight or hearing?” is how it would start. It was usually late at night, in someone’s dorm...reactions6comments
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
