Where Is My Dry Macular Degeneration Clinical Trial At Now?I have been called back to the clinical trial. I went for an abbreviated examination and my shot yesterday. I was a bit surprised to be called back so soon... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Through the Looking Glass: Your Journeys With Macular DegenerationYou woke up one morning and noticed your vision looked blurry and all of a sudden a blind spot shows up out of nowhere! You make an appointment with your... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Loved Ones Who Support Us Need Support, Too!Since you have been visually impaired, have you ever wondered whether your nearest and dearest have been paying any attention AT ALL? I have to get up obscenely early tomorrow... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What You Can Do For Your Eyes While Your Treatments Are On HoldOne of the newly recognized effects of stay at home orders during a pandemic is having to cancel, reschedule, and worryingly wait for pushed out doctor visits. For months, many... By Andrea Junge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pick Any Book: The Realities and Progress of Story Time With My SonFor my baby shower I asked each guest to gift us with their favorite children’s book in lieu of a card. In hindsight that was an excellent idea because we... By Christine Joy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seeking My "New Normal" as My Vision ChangesHello, it's me again. I'm going to write about what I know. I'm also going to write about what I don't know. The topic is AMD and our eyes. I'm... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Taking CoQ10 and Other Supplements for Macular DegenerationA few years ago, I started really diving in deep trying to figure out which supplements I needed to take for optimal eye health. You see, as of right now... By Andrea Junge5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Calling Our Dry AMD Community Members!Our community here at MacularDegeneration.net is a welcoming, reliable place for all those living with or impacted by macular degeneration to find information and support. But there are several different... By shelby-comito2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Blue Light Glasses Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Blue Light Glasses Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Macular Degeneration or Macular Pucker?About a year ago, my beautiful daughter started asking more questions about my macular degeneration. She was beginning to have symptoms in one eye which concerned her. And me, as well!... By Cora Lyn Sears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diving Deeper Into the Research PoolI'll admit, I'm an amateur when it comes to researching age-related macular degeneration. But I think it is important for us, the patients, to get a little savvier on how... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Can I Borrow Your Eyes? Devices, Apps, and Tools That Do Just That!In order to set myself up for success, I have had to accept that certain tools are needed. Therefore, throughout the years I have utilized several assistive devices at various... By Christine Joy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting to Know YouThere are so many unique journeys that make up the fabric of this community, and we want to better understand yours. Answer the questions below to tell us a little... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Planning for the Future: Aging and Vision LossAt some time in our lives, many of us are caregivers. For years I threw the dogs - whichever ones I had at the time - and a case full... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Treat and Extend Method for Wet AMD?Wet macular degeneration (AMD) happens when the macula, or central part of the retina, is damaged by the growth of new blood vessels. Those blood vessels can cause swelling or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Trimming Your Nails with Low VisionHow do you cut your fingernails if you can't see them? It's easier than you may think!... By Samuel Seavey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Colored Paper Have to Do With Macular Degeneration?Hi, I am back. This time I hope to do an entire page on colored paper and how color is important to the visually impaired. Last time I mentioned the... By Sue LaBar Yohey3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summer Eye Healthy Tomato Basil Pasta with Zucchini NoodlesSummertime is the BEST time to get super fresh fruits and vegetables for light and healthy, but filling meals. Remember that the general rule for fruits and veggies is the... By Andrea JungeBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Sanguine Mindset: Hopeful About Our Future with AMDI'm a very positive guy! You could say I’m a sanguine man... what does that even mean? Sanguine definition (I had to look it up): optimistic or positive, especially in... By Richard Hallberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments