Decision Day: Choosing Treatment for Geographic AtrophyI was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, also known as geographic atrophy (GA), in July 2023. I immediately talked to my...reactionscomments
Making Adjustments for Macular DegenerationWe all know the downsides of macular degeneration — the blurred vision, the darkness, and the insidious nature of the slow progression...reactions14comments
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...reactions41comments
Geographic Atrophy: A New Phase BeginsSince I began working as an advocate and writer for the Macular Degeneration community, I have blithely written about the progressive nature...reactions27comments
A Letter to My Younger SelfWouldn’t it be interesting, maybe even amazing, if we could rewind this lifetime of ours and have a better idea and understanding...reactionscomments
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
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
Ask an Expert: Dr. Essence Johnson Talks MD DiagnosisEssence Johnson, OD, FAAO, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry...reactionscomments
Facing Uncertainties and Decisions With Macular DegenerationThey say "timing is everything," but with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), nothing is certain. There are many decisions to make, and it’s...reactions14comments
Learning Through the Tough StuffLiving with my wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration) has been a time of adjustment and acceptance. The shock of the diagnosis. The...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis Story: WendyTen years ago, I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by my optometrist. I was about 60 at the time...reactions12comments
Vision Loss Is Not the EndI have a good friend of almost 30 years whose favourite pastime on her days off was to hop in her little...reactions1comment
Seeing From the Back of ChurchThe day-to-day living with myopic macular degeneration has become the new "normal" for me. I try to think back to before my...reactionscomments
My 10 Reasons for Hope With Dry AMDI definitely have hope for my future with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of my hope is static. It’s probably more like...reactionscomments
Coping With Self-Care BurnoutAfter living with dry macular degeneration for 9 years, I am just tired. I am tired of thinking about it every single...reactionscomments
Reversing the Negativity of Macular DegenerationOf course, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can bring you down. Realizing it’s an incurable, progressive disease that could leave you only...reactions8comments
What Is Geographic Atrophy?Geographic atrophy (GA) is a chronic eye condition in which the cells in the retina slowly break down and die. This results...reactions3comments
The F.E.A.R. of Losing Your SightThis F.E.A.R. acronym certainly applies to macular degeneration (MD), among many other things. F - False E - Evidence A - Appearing...reactions4comments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Plan for the WorstLet’s define the worst: With age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and no other eye disorder, you could lose all or most of your...reactions16comments
The Three A's of Macular DegenerationA person wearing sunglasses and using a white cane. If we are honest with ourselves, that is the first image of someone...reactions1comment
