Living With Geographic Atrophy: Fear, Hope, and Moving ForwardI’ve always been a fairly well-organized person, and that’s the way I cope with most things in life. A few years ago...reactionscomments
When Macular Degeneration Is Triggered By Everyday MomentsI was in my kitchen last weekend cooking up some chili for a family chili cookoff. It was a beautiful fall morning...reactions3comments
Test Your Retinal Anti-VEGF Management KnowledgeAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy reaches across retinal practice, from the neonatal nursery to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but the...reactionscomments
HaircutsLiving with myopic macular degeneration is very much a part of who I am these days. I am presently only affected with...reactions1comment
Staying Safe With Geographic AtrophyDo I get back on the horse? That’s the advice one gets following a fall from a horse. That is a question...reactions34comments
Halloween Eye HumorFriends, Halloween is almost here! I love, love, love Halloween. I always have. There’s just something special about the beauty in the...reactions6comments
Eye Vitamins: How Much Zinc Is Too Much Zinc?After my dry macular degeneration diagnosis 8 years ago, I started taking eye vitamins. It didn’t seem complicated. Many eye doctors recommended...reactionscomments
Pumpkin Spice and Everything... Eyes?Pumpkin spice exploded and has found its way into just about any food you can think of! I’ve seen it in cereal...reactions3comments
Hear + Now: Tips and Tricks for Daily Life With AMDOne of the many reasons that having community support is so important is the sharing of tips, tricks, and tools among people...reactionscomments
Adapting to Macular Degeneration ProgressionOver the 12 years I’ve had macular degeneration, I’ve progressed through many stages. I’ve gone from early to intermediate and now the...reactions20comments
[Now Closed] It's Giveaway Time!The September 2026 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Here at MacularDegeneration.net, we want to thank our wonderful community...reactions16comments
Hear + Now: Driving With Macular DegenerationLiving with macular degeneration often means having to consider lifestyle changes that may feel like a loss of independence. For example, the...reactionscomments
Helpful Tips and Tricks for Daily Life With Geographic AtrophyGeographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry macular degeneration. Living with GA can be challenging, and I’ve had to adapt...reactionscomments
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
Hacks and Hints for Living With AMD"Hey, I need you to read the directions on this package," I said as I walked over to my husband. He was...reactions13comments
When You Stress... You See LessYou know those times where it feels like the universe is against you? I picture the morning rush, where you are so...reactions1comment
Macular Degeneration and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Bumping Through the Day With Bump DotsOn the bumpy road of life, all bumps are not equal. Bump dots are definitely on the good side of the equation!...reactions15comments
My 2-Year Treatment Results With IzervayI was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 11 years ago. I developed geographic atrophy (GA) 9 years after my diagnosis. I...reactions17comments
My New SunglassesHi, everyone. I just thought I'd mention: I finally bought myself a pair of Cocoon Fitover sunglasses with the amber tint. I...reactions18comments
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