Are We Becoming Cyborgs? The First Wireless Retinal Device ImplantAnybody else a Trekkie? Star Trek premiered in September 1966. That was when I was just starting the eighth grade. The crew...reactionscomments
Community Views: Gratitude“Whoa, what does Macular Degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss for people over 60, have to do with gratitude?” “What am...reactionscomments
Stability and Stress: The Emotions of an Eye Injection AppointmentThere are days and then there are days. Those of us with wet macular degeneration (AMD) approach the day of our injection...reactionscomments
Wet AMD: The Treat and Extend Approach for Fewer InjectionsWet macular degeneration (AMD) happens when the macula, or central part of the retina, is damaged by the growth of new blood...reactions28comments
NLS Talking Books LibraryIf you're having difficulty reading text, but still want to enjoy your favorite stories, then audiobooks might be the solution! You don't...reactionscomments
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
Tips for Making Electronic Devices More AccessibleIf you or someone you know has macular degeneration or other low vision issues, using electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and...reactionscomments
Blue Light Eye ProtectionEver wonder what the pages of an e-reader or other device look like with blue light blocking glasses on? Andrea shares hers...reactionscomments
My Geographic Atrophy Care TeamRecently I was reminded why it takes a team to provide care for macular degeneration. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago...reactions6comments
Stuck at Home? Ways to Keep Your Eyes, Mind, and Body Healthy No Matter What!These days we are all spending a lot more time at home. Social distancing for the greater good...which is a wonderful showing...reactions1comment
Vitamins? Ok, Which Ones?Nowadays, there is so much information in the macular degeneration world about vitamins. Sometimes it feels like a little too much information...reactionscomments
Grief, Loss, and Surrendering to What ‘IS’ During COVID-19Confession: I cried all day today. Oh, and also...I’m still crying right now. I am a teacher who lives in Illinois and...reactionscomments
Successful Aging: Staying Independent With Macular DegenerationOne of the most frightening aspects of living life with macular degeneration is the threat of our independence being stolen away. Absolutely...reactions1comment
Hi, I’m AndreaSometimes I think the powers that be put all of their power and energy into the beauty of my eyes and not...reactions1comment
The Betadine Conversation and My Injection ProtocolLately, I’ve been seeing numerous negative comments about the injections for the choroidal neovascularization (wet) type of macular degeneration. Many of our...reactions83comments
What Are Flashes and Floaters?As we age, our eyes go through many changes. Many of these changes can impact our vision. Patients with age-related macular degeneration...reactions4comments
What is Posterior Vitreous Detachment?Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), also called vitreous detachment, is a common experience for older adults. It is caused by a normal part...reactionscomments
Staying Home and Staying Active With Silver SneakersOne of my main concerns at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns was my exercise class schedule. My dance studio closed. The...reactionscomments
Community Perspectives on Living With Geographic AtrophyGeographic atrophy (GA) is a chronic eye condition in which the cells in the retina slowly break down and die. This results...reactions2comments
A New Television and a Bionic Eye: The Wonders of TechnologyEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. One of these two things mentioned...reactions2comments
