Advanced Stages of AMD: Diagnosed With Geographic AtrophyI’m not a doctor, I’m just a regular 72-year-old guy that’s had AMD for about 9 years. Certainly, I’m not qualified to give you medical advice, so I won’t. What...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Do What You Do Well, A Reflection on Ernest TubbI love to listen to music, of almost any kind, except for rap. But mostly, I prefer music with a gentle story, a message, catchy tune, and intriguing harmony. County...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eye Injection Anxiety: Smooth Sailing on a Sea of AgitaDoomscrolling is when you continue to read bad news even when you know it is not good for you. A lot of that went on at the height of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Problems that Bug UsMy tinnitus - the ringing in my ears - is crickets. Not the kind of “crickets” younger people refer to when there is nothing but silence in response to some...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Personal TransformationsCOVID-19 may be a blessing in disguise for those who used the time wisely for personal transformation. The same also holds true for those with macular degeneration. Let’s take a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Upside to Life With Macular DegenerationRecently I started brainstorming an idea. I had to write an article about the surprising upside to my life with macular degeneration. One of my concerns was coming across as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Preparing for Vacation With Macular DegenerationI just spent my morning packing for our family’s upcoming vacation to the beach. I’ve found myself sitting here chuckling because I have an entire bag dedicated to ‘eye necessities'...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Peripheral Vision ExercisesWhen we first hear that we have macular degeneration, we may worry that we will lose our central vision and be blind. We then find out that this vision loss...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Paddling Along Life's JourneyWay back in the 1980’s when women had really big hair and our business suits had massive shoulder pads, I left my desk job in Washington, D.C., for ten days...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Macular Degeneration and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Fairy Tale: The Magic of Modern MedicineOnce upon a time... This story started in 1959. In St. Louis, Missouri, a little girl was born into a family with a Mom and Dad. By the time she...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The $1,000 Hamburger (AKA Attitude Is Everything)Recently, I had a $1,000 hamburger! It was delicious and I really enjoyed it! Maybe I better explain this a bit. What do I mean, a $1,000 hamburger? The previous...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How My Contacts Teach Me GratitudeI’ve been spending a lot of time lately focusing on gratitude. I’m finding that I’m having to literally retrain my brain to think of the positive rather than the negative...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Importance of Doctors Who CareI recently had a huge scare with my eyes. I started having some pretty severe vision changes that felt really scary so I rushed in to see my doctors. Even...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Warning: The Fear of Losing Your Sight Makes You VulnerableThis is not to scare or dissuade those with macular degeneration (MD) from learning more about MD or finding new treatment options however, there are a number of questionable posts...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Keeping My Diagnosis A SecretI don’t know about you, but I kept my diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) secret from everyone except my closest family members. I had many reasons for not sharing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Simple Vision Enhancements for Your HomeLinda Hoopes, a Patient Leader for maculardegeneration.net, shares her favorite products for making daily routines like reading and grooming easier with macular degeneration. The devices described are demonstrated in the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Macular Week GiveawayWe are bringing awareness to Macular Week this year with a special giveaway. Macular Week sheds light and awareness on macular diseases, of which macular degeneration is the most common...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Geographic AtrophyI am not a victim. I have had geographic atrophy (an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration) for over five years but it has not destroyed my life. It...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
My Recent Rapid Decline in VisionPart of me thinks, “If I’m an advocate for MacularDegeneration.net, I need to stay positive and upbeat and offer encouragement to our members.” And that’s on all the articles I...Reactions0reactionsComments38 comments