What is Macular Edema?...When blood vessels in the macula become damaged and leak, it causes swelling. This is called macular edema. The retina is a light-sensing tissue located at the back of the...reactionscomments
Hi, I’m Andrea...Sometimes I think the powers that be put all of their power and energy into the beauty of my eyes and not their ability to function properly. My giant baby...reactions1comment
My Journey with Wet AMD...Life can change in an instant! While watching my grandson, I suddenly realized I couldn’t see out of my right eye: I could see light but nothing else. I called...reactions4comments
What is a Macular Hole?...A macular hole is a small break in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The center of the retina is called the macula. It is...reactionscomments
The Importance of Staying Positive with AMD...I was asked how I stayed positive. Staying positive and using positive insight on a daily basis is important even on good days. When something happens to disrupt your normal...reactions6comments
Cora Lyn Sears...Cora was previously a health leader on MacularDegeneration.net. Cora Lyn is an active 72 year old mother of two and grandmother of one. She has wet but stable AMD in...
Creating Successful Systems in the Kitchen...When living with low vision, even the most mundane tasks like wiping countertops and reading food labels can be difficult. That's why it's so important to not only try to...reactions12comments
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?...Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that can occur in patients with diabetes. The most common cause of vision loss for people with diabetes, diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to...reactionscomments
The Beginning of the End of My Vision...Hi! How are you? I am back again. Last time I told you I pretty much was destined to develop age-related macular degeneration. It was a family tradition! This time...reactions1comment
Buy the Tickets...Life has this really hard, messy, gorgeous thing that it does called change. If you’re here reading this, you have no doubt experienced it, and know that some changes are...reactions3comments
My Blue Eyes and Dry AMD...Hello, I am a 64-year-old woman with bilateral dry AMD, diagnosed when I was 58 years of age. My first clue that something was not quite right with my eyes...reactions3comments
My Macular Degeneration...I was diagnosed 5 years ago with Dry AMD. Since then to now, my vision has worsened from 20/15 to now of 20/70 left eye and right eye to 20/200...reactions6comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Basics...Clinical trials make up a large proportion of the macular degeneration research that is currently ongoing. Clinical trials also provide support for the development and mass production of new and...reactions1comment
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
