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Every season of the year moves faster and faster the older I get. It is like a movie on fast-forward. Time, by definition, is a limited period or interval, as...

Visiting a low vision specialist has been on my to-do list for the past 2 years. Diagnosed with early dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) almost 10 years ago, I progressed...

Reading has always been a passion of mine. My recent passion has been mysteries, especially murder mysteries. With each new book, I try to convince myself that, this time, I...

There are things I would like to tell my retina specialist face-to-face. He’s too busy to hear most of these things, so I’ve written him this letter. Dear Doctor, Thank...

It’s been almost 10 years since I was first diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In June 2023, I was diagnosed with geographic atrophy (GA). The past few months have...

Ever thought about being an advocate for macular degeneration? It's easier than you think! If not you, then who? Who else knows the highs and lows better than you? Each...

Husband and I have been officially retired for 11 years. It was with careful planning and much research that retirement life started relatively early for us. I was 55 years...

"Hey, I need you to read the directions on this package," I said as I walked over to my husband. He was reading. I was cooking dinner. I’m lucky to...

In this video, I show you my new assistive device, the HumanWare Explore 12. The HumanWare Explore 12 is a portable video magnifier that I can use to see documents. I...

In December of 2023, I began injections for geographic atrophy. Those of us with dry macular degeneration have been anxiously awaiting a treatment to slow the progression. I didn’t make...

Here at MacularDegeneration.net, many of our community members have expressed worry about the future, including possible vision changes and disease progression. If you have experienced worry, anxiety, sadness, or other...

All my life I have lived cautiously. Definitely not one to be the adventurous one. You would often find me hanging back in the crowd, avoiding a challenge. Never the...

Managing macular degeneration can feel isolating. Do you feel supported? Let us know below...

While there is no cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there are various treatments available for certain stages of the condition. Respond below about how satisfied you are with your...

Navigating everyday life macular degeneration can have its challenges. Let us know below how often macular degeneration impacts your daily life...

Symptoms of macular degeneration can be different for everyone, and sometimes they vary from day to day. Share what symptoms you experience below!...

What is living with macular degeneration really like? Participate in our 5-part poll series to share your experiences and hear from others in the community. Your insights will help voice...

Eating out is difficult when you’re legally blind. My mother loved to go to a restaurant, café, or club (where there was often a band playing), but it was always...

Moving is _____. Fill in the blank with any word that equals awful or hard work or royal pain. Two days before Thanksgiving in 2023, I was in bed with...

There is a famous quote by Alexander Graham Bell that says, "When one door closes, another opens." The quote ends with, "But we often look so long and so regretfully...