What? A 'New' Diagnosis?I have been living the life of one with the diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration (MMD) since the early part of 2019...reactions7comments
The Sunshine Vitamin and Macular DegenerationAre you getting enough vitamin D? Do you live in an area with lots of sunshine? Closer to the equator is even...reactionscomments
In Search of SolutionsFor most of my life, I thought I was like a cat! Throw anything at me and I’d land on my feet...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Raising Awareness, Sharing SupportFebruary is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. This year, here at MacularDegeneration.net, we're bringing together perspectives from our...reactions2comments
Money, Money, Money: Injection CostsYou have been diagnosed with “wet” AMD and told that for the rest of your life, you need regular injections to stop...reactions27comments
Hello, Geographic Atrophy"Well, this sucks." To be honest, this was my reaction to first hearing that I now have geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced...reactions23comments
After ChristmasAgain, another Christmas has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Spending all that time with family is always special...reactionscomments
Finding Support in a CrisisLife with geographic atrophy (GA) is a challenge. That is especially true in times of crisis. My husband started having chest pressure...reactions8comments
Living With Myopic Macular Degeneration: New Year ReflectionsHard to believe that we are at the beginning of 2025. Just yesterday we were welcoming the new year in 2024. My...reactions10comments
When Life Interferes With TreatmentIn December of 2023, I began injections for geographic atrophy. Those of us with dry macular degeneration have been anxiously awaiting a...reactions11comments
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...reactions3comments
Past, Future, Present — With Macular DegenerationAs 1 year ends with a new year on the horizon, our thoughts turn to the past and the future, but where...reactions3comments
My Macular Degeneration JourneyIn 2017, I went to my optometrist for my annual exam. I wasn’t experiencing any symptoms. After peering into my eyes, he...reactionscomments
Staircase in the SunSummertime here in the Midwest often revolves around the sun (ha — see what I did there?). There is bright sunshine and...reactionscomments
Doing What We Can With What We Have"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Believe you can and you’re halfway there. It is hard to...reactions2comments
Coping With Vision Loss During the HolidaysIn my blog, I talk about my new normal. Hopefully, every one of you experiencing vision loss has found a way to...reactions1comment
What If?If I could ever get the chance to change the way my life could be, I find myself wondering what I would...reactions2comments
AMD and GA: Genetics, Lifestyle, or Chance?The risk factors for macular degeneration are a frequent topic of interest among our MacularDegeneration.net community members and Facebook community. I have...reactions10comments
Learning How to SeeMyopic macular degeneration is here to stay, unfortunately. My diagnosis was in the spring of 2019. I have always had a challenging...reactionscomments
A Big Decision: Should I Try the Port Delivery System for Wet AMD?In a previous article, I shared how I was offered a place in a clinical trial. I had returned ahead of schedule...reactions19comments
