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
What’s on the Menu? Dining Out With Macular DegenerationEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Eating out is difficult when you’re...reactions6comments
Managing Post-Injection Eye FloatersRecently we had a question from one of our great community members regarding post-injection floaters. Most of us who get the injections...reactions5comments
Eye Injection Side Effects 101I am getting eye shots now...maybe. It is also possible I am in the sham group for the study because I am...reactionscomments
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...reactions29comments
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
