Things I've Learned About Injections...I have GA and I have Syfovre shots every 5 or 6 weeks. The first thing I’ve learned about getting the shots is that worrying about the unknown is far...reactions5comments
Year 7 Since Diagnosis...My AMD was caught by a smart optometrist 7 years ago. I started vitamins, wore dark sunglasses and a visor on sunny days, and was seen yearly by an ophthalmologist...reactions5comments
Unexpected Diagnosis After Traumatic Event...The only thing out of the ordinary was I had to start with reading glasses a little younger than most. For the next several years my prescription changed pretty frequent...reactions1comment
Geographic Atrophy & Coping With Facial Recognition...I am a 77-year-old woman, dealing with the challenges of macular degeneration and geographic atrophy. I received this diagnosis about one year ago, and I am coping with the challenges...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCoping
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...reactions8repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceWork & Employment
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....reactions9repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsCoping
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...reactions10comments
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
