CCTV/Digital MagnifierAre you having difficulty reading your mail or recipes without magnification? Would you like to see your family photos again? A CCTV...reactions3comments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Plan for the WorstLet’s define the worst: With age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and no other eye disorder, you could lose all or most of your...reactions16comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Finding Emotional Support...In Animals?Did you know that replacing an anxiety-filled activity with a calming activity literally changes the way your brain cells connect and respond...reactions3comments
What is Fuch's Dystrophy?Fuch’s dystrophy is an eye disease that affects the cornea, the front surface of the eye. It occurs when a layer of...reactionscomments
Can I Keep My Children Safe From Macular Degeneration?Studies show that macular degeneration is, in fact, hereditary in some instances. Though genetics is not the only precursor to the macular...reactionscomments
What is the Mediterranean Diet?Fad diets come and go, making claims about weight loss. This one projects sustained long-term health benefits rather than emphasizing weight loss...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions1comment
We Begin Again: Restarting Treatment for My Wet AMDI’m not superstitious, I’m sure it was just a coincidence. I had pressed the “send” button for my personal story on MacularDegeneration.net...reactions23comments
What Are Drusen?Drusen is a German word that translated means node or geode. They are yellow or white deposits of cellular waste and proteins...reactions19comments
How to Magnify the Screen on Your Smartphone or TabletDid you know that your smartphone and tablet had some amazing accessibility features already built in? In this video we’re going to...reactionscomments
Watch Me Work!I began working when I was 15 years old, at a fast food Italian restaurant called Fazoli’s. At Fazoli’s I was a...reactions1comment
Our Accessibility Feature ToolbarYou may have noticed that we have an accessibility feature toolbar added onto our site. This feature allows community members to change...reactionscomments
Atomic Level Self-DestructionHello, there! How are ya? Last time I talked about the servants, retinal pigment epithelial cells, weakening and dying. This leads to...reactionscomments
What Is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages your optic nerve. Glaucoma most often occurs when fluid builds up in the front part...reactionscomments
Advancing Age, Advancing AMDWhen I was 58, I went to my optometrist thinking I needed a new prescription for glasses. He informed me I had...reactions10comments
You Don’t Have to Always Feel Held BackSometimes, it really can seem easy to feel held back by vision loss, but maybe it doesn’t have to. Today, I challenge...reactions1comment
What is Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and Macular Edema Following RVO (MEfRVO)?Arteries and veins transport blood through the body, including to the eyes. Each retina has one central artery and one central vein...reactionscomments
What are Cataracts?Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that will affect more than half of people in the United States in their lifetime...reactions3comments
Just DiagnosedI’m an administrator of a Facebook group I created in May 2016 for those with macular degeneration. Most of the members have...reactions2comments
