Words We All Want To Hear: “Remarkably Successful”"Remarkably successful!" Those are the words we all want to hear when we are discussing outcomes with our retinal specialist. And those are the words I heard yesterday. The appointment... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Daily Challenges of AMDMyopic macular degeneration (MMD) has a sneaky way of making its presence known. My initial indication was one day, about 3 years ago. I had started a walking regimen in... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Speaking Mindfully about Macular DegenerationThere are a lot of mistruths floating around about macular degeneration on social media, Facebook, various websites, and advertisements. We’ve all seen them, stating there is a miracle cure (there... By Linda Hoopes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Capturing the Color With Macular DegenerationIt is funny how quickly the year goes by. Just yesterday there were many complaints of it being too hot and too dry to do anything but try to stay... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stability and Stress: The Emotions of an Eye Injection AppointmentThere are days and then there are days. Those of us with wet macular degeneration (AMD) approach the day of our injection with very mixed emotions. I, personally, am both... By Beverly Dame3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eye-Healthy Charcuterie“I am not eating that guacamole, it looks like barf,” says my youngest so... “It makes my throat itch when I swallow it,” my oldest son chimes in. Sigh, these... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing a Line on the Chart: Cataracts and AMD“You have cataracts” wasn’t what I wanted to hear, but this was said to me by my retinal specialist quite a few years ago. I already had age-related macular degeneration... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Living Alone With Macular DegenerationMike Campbell has advanced macular degeneration and has successfully lived alone for several years in his own home. He is an inspiration to all who are concerned about how they... By Linda Hoopes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dear Santa, All I Want for ChristmasMy days of making Christmas wish lists are long past. Christmas was always my favorite holiday. My family had very little money but Santa always managed to leave something under... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
You Are Not AloneYou are not alone. This is the first thing to know about your AMD (age-related macular degeneration). You are one of 11 million men and women in the United States... By Beverly Dame2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stretching My Treatment ScheduleI think time is a funny thing. One minute, time seems to fly by so very quickly and in another moment, time drags ever so slowly. With 6 weeks in... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Model of ChangeIt is Sunday morning of Thanksgiving “vacation”. I go back to work Tuesday. I have been a lazy, old slug these past few days. However, I did have things I... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Balance Eating for Wellness and the HolidaysI know, I know… leftover Halloween treats don't exactly scream healthy. Mostly, they’re screaming, ‘Eat me, I’m delicious!’ I don’t know about you, but for some reason, holiday treats are... By Andrea Junge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Research on Stem Cell Transplants for Dry AMDWhen you have a chronic condition with no treatment, it is natural to feel frustrated. Many people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) wonder when a treatment will be available... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My New GlassesMy new glasses came in the mail a couple of months ago, but I wanted to give them a real trial period before I shared my thoughts with you. This... By Cora Lyn Sears3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
ChangesThe year I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration was 2019. Through a routine eye exam, this journey started. After carefully examining my eyes, my optometrist strongly advised that I... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Colors May FadeIn our community, it is important to talk about how macular degeneration progression can affect us mentally and physically. Progression can look different for everyone. But one common symptom of... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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, it’s a daily battle. Looking at bright lights... By Brown Eyed Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Can Macular Degeneration Cure Other Ailments?I know, I know, macular degeneration curing other ailments sounds pretty crazy, right? But... is it? I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration almost 13 years ago and let's just... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments