The Grayish Blob in the Night: CBS, AMD, and MeIt first appeared weeks before my diagnosis with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I’d see it when I would get up in...reactions7comments
The Sighted Guide TechniqueI met a young lady with a visual impairment the other day. The comment was made she could see nothing in the...reactionscomments
Community View: Positive Insights of Living With Macular DegenerationWhen the statement, "One positive thing MD taught me is _______", was shared recently on Facebook, many inspiring responses were shared. Below...reactions1comment
Stargardt Disease InheritanceThe most common form of macular degeneration in young people, Stargardt disease typically begins in late childhood and continues to progress into...reactions1comment
The Struggle With Lights and Macular DegenerationI have a love-hate relationship with light. I hate it, but I need it. It doesn’t matter if I’m inside or outside...reactions17comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #3! 📊Symptoms of macular degeneration can be different for everyone, and sometimes they vary from day to day. Share what symptoms you experience...reactionscomments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #4! 📊While there is no cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there are various treatments available for certain stages of the condition. Respond...reactionscomments
Community Views: Macular Degeneration Symptoms that Bother UsSymptoms of macular degeneration can be different for everyone, and sometimes they vary from day to day. Some are a minor annoyance...reactionscomments
The Emotional Stages of My DiagnosisI’m extremely passionate about the mental health aspect of disease diagnoses. I recently realized, through my own healing process, that much like...reactions9comments
Building Your Own Support SystemA frequent topic of conversation in the macular degeneration (MD) community is the need for the support of family and friends. It...reactions5comments
Worried About Disease Progression? We're Here for YouHere at MacularDegeneration.net, many of our community members have expressed worry about the future, including possible vision changes and disease progression. If...reactions3comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #5! 📊Managing macular degeneration can feel isolating. Do you feel supported? Let us know below...reactions5comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #2! 📊Navigating everyday life macular degeneration can have its challenges. Let us know below how often macular degeneration impacts your daily life...reactionscomments
Reflections From the Waiting RoomIt has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month...reactions3comments
Just a Filthy Windshield or MMD Progression?I was fortunate to be able to buy a new vehicle back in 2019, and she is a beauty, if I do...reactions3comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Be Part of Our 5-Part Poll Series! 📊What is living with macular degeneration really like? Participate in our 5-part poll series to share your experiences and hear from others...reactions7comments
Injection Anxiety After a Delay in GA TreatmentAfter nearly 10 years with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), I was diagnosed with geographic atrophy (GA) in the summer of 2023...reactions16comments
Tips From a Frequent Traveler With Macular DegenerationMeet Julie Flaherty. Not your ordinary travel agent — more like your EXTRAORDINARY travel agent! Julie travels with a white cane and...reactions4comments
When Will Driving Be a Thing of the Past?It was February 18th when I took the troublesome "trip" down a flight of 14 steps. The results of this fall were...reactions6comments
Has My Dry AMD Changed to Wet? Part 1It’s been 10 years since my diagnosis with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in both eyes. My father had the wet form...reactions12comments
