A Long, Strange Trip (And Fall): Part 2This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can find Part 1 here. Previously, I shared a story with you about a trip I took. I mean a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Long, Strange Trip (And Fall): Part 1A recent weekend started like most any other weekend for us. Husband and I have been successfully retired for over 10 years. Our routine of sorts has been relatively established...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Macular Degeneration's Impact on Personal RelationshipsWhen someone is diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it affects everyone in the family, including close friends and even neighbors. Some with AMD think they are the only ones...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to Apply for Disability Benefits for Macular DegenerationAs macular degeneration progresses, it can affect your ability to work. The macula is the part of the eye that sees small details. As the macula declines, the eye struggles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 I am pondering since my last fall. This...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Down by the SeaEvery 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Visit to a Low Vision ClinicVisiting 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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Living a Full Life With Macular DegenerationReading 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Letter to My Retina SpecialistThere 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Look Back at What the Stages of Dry AMD Were Like for MeIt’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...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Become a Macular Degeneration AdvocateEver 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The FarmHusband 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 reading. I was cooking dinner. I’m lucky to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Sharing My Experience With the HumanWare Explore 12In 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Life Interferes With TreatmentIn 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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Worried About Disease Progression? We're Here for YouHere 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lifting the Veil of CautionAll 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #5! 📊Managing macular degeneration can feel isolating. Do you feel supported? Let us know below...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #4! 📊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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
📣 Share Your Experience: Poll #2! 📊Navigating everyday life macular degeneration can have its challenges. Let us know below how often macular degeneration impacts your daily life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments