Ads and AMD Awareness"What’s THAT for?" my husband asked. He was looking at an ad on the television. Bright, happy people were biking along a...reactionscomments
Seeing From the Back of ChurchThe day-to-day living with myopic macular degeneration has become the new "normal" for me. I try to think back to before my...reactionscomments
My Routine to Prevent Eye InfectionWhen I was diagnosed with dry macular degeneration and in the years since, I was never concerned about eye injections or infection...reactions26comments
Fine PrintI have been living with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) since March of 2019. The moment I noticed the wavy door frames and...reactionscomments
Decision Day: Choosing Treatment for Geographic AtrophyI was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, also known as geographic atrophy (GA), in July 2023. I immediately talked to my...reactionscomments
My 10 Reasons for Hope With Dry AMDI definitely have hope for my future with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Some of my hope is static. It’s probably more like...reactionscomments
Reversing the Negativity of Macular DegenerationOf course, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can bring you down. Realizing it’s an incurable, progressive disease that could leave you only...reactions8comments
Reflections From the Waiting RoomIt has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month...reactions3comments
Coping With Self-Care BurnoutAfter living with dry macular degeneration for 9 years, I am just tired. I am tired of thinking about it every single...reactionscomments
Just a Filthy Windshield or MMD Progression?I was fortunate to be able to buy a new vehicle back in 2019, and she is a beauty, if I do...reactions3comments
Bumping Through the Day With Bump DotsEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. On the bumpy road of life...reactions10comments
Injection Day: Izervay Treatment for Geographic AtrophyAfter a decade with dry macular degeneration, I was diagnosed with geographic atrophy (GA) in July of 2023. My vision had steadily...reactions6comments
The Way I See It: Limited Vision and My WorldEven after being retired for the past 10 years, I still look forward to summer. A time for fun in the sun...reactionscomments
Changing Hobbies: From Artist to AuthorThere was a time I wanted only to draw — it didn’t matter where or when. I eventually pursued an art degree...reactions1comment
My Daily Life With Geographic AtrophyMy journey with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) began over 9 years ago. As I progressed from early-stage dry AMD to my current...reactions40comments
Looking Over My ShoulderI am certain I am not alone in this; I cannot possibly be the only one out there thinking like this. Living...reactions2comments
Focusing on What I Can SeeI have been living with dry macular degeneration for 10 years now. Not too big a deal until I reached the intermediate...reactions3comments
Community Perspectives: Awareness, Diagnosis, and Life With MDFebruary is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, but every month is the right time to raise awareness and uplift the voices...reactionscomments
A Day in My Life With Dry AMDIt’s been about 10 years since I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration. I’ve moved to the intermediate stage now. I...reactionscomments
A Day in My Life With AMDIs there a typical day in my life living with AMD? Uh, only occasionally. And only if we’re lucky. For the past...reactionscomments
