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...reactionscomments
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
A Lesson About Life With MD From 'The Birds of Killingworth'I love to read. I read a lot. No matter what the subject is — a good murder mystery, a sappy, silly...reactionscomments
