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...Studies show that macular degeneration is, in fact, hereditary in some instances. Though genetics is not the only precursor to the macular...

...Fad diets come and go, making claims about weight loss. This one projects sustained long-term health benefits rather than emphasizing weight loss...

...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...

...I’m not superstitious, I’m sure it was just a coincidence. I had pressed the “send” button for my personal story on MacularDegeneration.net...

...Drusen is a German word that translated means node or geode. They are yellow or white deposits of cellular waste and proteins...

...Did you know that your smartphone and tablet had some amazing accessibility features already built in? In this video we’re going to...

...I began working when I was 15 years old, at a fast food Italian restaurant called Fazoli’s. At Fazoli’s I was a...

...You may have noticed that we have an accessibility feature toolbar added onto our site. This feature allows community members to change...

...Hello, there! How are ya? Last time I talked about the servants, retinal pigment epithelial cells, weakening and dying. This leads to...

...Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages your optic nerve. Glaucoma most often occurs when fluid builds up in the front part...

...When I was 58, I went to my optometrist thinking I needed a new prescription for glasses. He informed me I had...

...Sometimes, it really can seem easy to feel held back by vision loss, but maybe it doesn’t have to. Today, I challenge...

...Arteries and veins transport blood through the body, including to the eyes. Each retina has one central artery and one central vein...

...Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that will affect more than half of people in the United States in their lifetime...

...I’m an administrator of a Facebook group I created in May 2016 for those with macular degeneration. Most of the members have...

...When blood vessels in the macula become damaged and leak, it causes swelling. This is called macular edema. The retina is a...

...Sometimes I think the powers that be put all of their power and energy into the beauty of my eyes and not...