Questions and Answers: Diagnosed With Macular DegenerationReaching out to others on the forum page is so helpful for me. Hearing the stories that others share as I go...reactions7comments
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
I’m Proof that Macular Degeneration Is Not a Blindness SentenceI was diagnosed at age 58 with the beginnings of macular degeneration. I had all the risk factors; my mother had lost...reactions10comments
Pumpkin Spice and Everything... Eyes?Pumpkin spice exploded and has found its way into just about any food you can think of! I’ve seen it in cereal...reactions3comments
Progress Report: My Geographic Atrophy TreatmentOn October 24, I went to my retina specialist for my fifth Izervay injection. It’s been quite a year after getting my diagnosis...reactions37comments
Choosing the Right Medicare Plan: A Guide for New BeneficiariesIt’s October in Oklahoma. My mind turns to the pleasures of my favorite season. I love bonfires, cool days, and the beautiful...reactions4comments
Up Close & Personal: An Interview With Jane MillerJane Miller’s personal journey with macular degeneration (MD) began over 10 years ago. She is retired and lives in a community of...reactions1comment
The Upside to Life With Macular DegenerationRecently I started brainstorming an idea. I had to write an article about the surprising upside to my life with macular degeneration...reactions1comment
How To Get The Healthcare You DeserveIn the few short months that I have been a Patient Leader for MacularDegeneration.net, I have been disturbed by the comments from...reactions1comment
Managing Eye Injection Pain: Community-Shared Tips & StrategiesWe recently asked community members about their post-injection coping methods. This question generated over 200 comments. Comments about the pain following injections...reactions25comments
My Injection DayOne of the joys of retirement is staying in PJs until breakfast. On injection day, I get up early (early for me)...reactionscomments
Anxious About Those Eye Injections?When I moved from the Northeastern part of the US to the Southeastern part, I had to decipher some of the words...reactions17comments
Getting Eye Injections During The Coronavirus PandemicCan I still get my eye injections for my wet AMD in the midst of this crazy pandemic? Initially, I was very...reactionscomments
My Wet AMD Eye Injection Routine: Tips and TricksPre- and post-injection routine? It has taken me about 3 years, 2 doctors, and 1 terrific husband to develop a skill set...reactions53comments
Come With Me for Your First Eye InjectionHow did we get here? Ok, so by now we’ve seen our optometrist, and they've discovered some anomalies during the eye exam...reactions27comments
Community Views: Self CareWe recently asked the members of our Facebook community what self-care activities they use to help their macular degeneration, or that may...reactions1comment
My Macular Degeneration TimelineThe timeline for macular degeneration progression is different for everyone, but numerous studies give us general guidelines. Mine didn’t quite follow all of...reactions1comment
Understanding the Costs of Macular Degeneration: Beyond Medical ExpensesI was reminded the other day of some of the additional costs of living with macular degeneration. I had been shopping for...reactions16comments
September is Healthy Aging Month!Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans aged 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be fixed with corrective...reactionscomments
Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration a Direct Result of Aging?As we age, our body goes through various changes. These changes are normal and result from a number of factors. Exposure to...reactions5comments
