My AMD Journey...I was diagnosed with Wet AMD in both eyes 4 yrs ago. I had never heard of it. I was about 73 at the time. I started injections in both...reactions3comments
Need More Light!...Seems like everywhere I go, I cant see details anymore. I have to ask what a color is, and there is not much to do out in the stores. I've...reactions1comment
FeaturedDNA markers for AMD...I recently got my DNA analyzed to see what other surprises might be lurking in my future. I only have 3 markers for genetic issues and all 3 are for...reactions17repliesProgression
Tips From a Frequent Traveler With Macular Degeneration...Meet Julie Flaherty. Not your ordinary travel agent — more like your EXTRAORDINARY travel agent! Julie travels with a white cane and knows all the ins and outs of traveling...reactions4comments
Changing treatment plans...Have you ever had to change treatment plans? If so, did you bring this up, or did your eye doctor suggest it? Share any advice for someone who may be...reactions4repliesTreatment
When Will Driving Be a Thing of the Past?...It was February 18th when I took the troublesome "trip" down a flight of 14 steps. The results of this fall were a slight concussion with a small brain bleed...reactions6comments
Best type of lighted magnifier...I would like to get a lighted magnifier for reading and other small detailed work. Do any of you have recommendations about the type of Magnifier you like. I don’t...reactions4repliesCopingTips & Advice
Is there anyone who was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration young in life?...I was diagnosed at age 43 with no family history and no vision problems whatsoever previously. It was found during a yearly eye exam. I am just at a loss...reactions8repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Help finding assistance for Izervay...I have geographic atrophy. I had one shot of Izervay and it went great. After second shot I received a copay bill for medication for $400 each eye every six...reactions3replies
How long with dry until it became wet...What is the longest some of you went with dry before it became wet. Just thinking about my future....reactions2repliesAwarenessDry AMD
Experience With Cataracts...Have you been diagnosed with cataracts along with macular degeneration? How do you find yourself managing both on a day-to-day basis? Share your experience with our community....reactions9repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceCoping
Has My Dry AMD Changed to Wet? Part 2...This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Read Part 1 here. Sitting in the retina specialist’s waiting room, I was thinking about the prospect before me. Would the...reactions18comments
Has My Dry AMD Changed to Wet? Part 1...It’s been 10 years since my diagnosis with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in both eyes. My father had the wet form, and I’ve always known I’m at high risk...reactions12comments
AMD (wet) - Round One...I recently learned of this eye disease - which I now have. I have had one injection -- not bad. I guess the problem I have with this particular disease...reactions5repliesTreatment
is there a safe treatment for dry AMD...I've been told I have dry AMD. Last august the retina specialist said he had decided after research to not give me injections. Has the treatment improved? what is the...reactions1reply
My Injection Day...One of the joys of retirement is staying in PJs until breakfast. On injection day, I get up early (early for me) because I like to have my appointment as...reactionscomments
Staircase in the Sun...Summertime here in the Midwest often revolves around the sun (ha — see what I did there?). There is bright sunshine and blue skies that are often the background of...reactionscomments
Coping With Geographic Atrophy in a Crisis...I have been living with macular degeneration for 10 years now, and more recently with geographic atrophy (GA). It has taken me a long time to get comfortable managing my...reactions23comments
No Drozun on the Flovia...I was recently diagnosed with dry AMD. My mother had it so I was very upset when told. I'm in Britain so you see an optometrist at the beginning. Anyway...reactions2replies
Reducing Anxiety Created by Macular Degeneration...When was the last time you took a brain break from macular degeneration? Some days, it feels like that’s all I think about. Either I’m reading the most recent research...reactions9comments
