How often do you get new glasses?...Hello Friends, I have Geographic Atrophy, but have needed glasses since I was a toddler. My vision took a dramatic turn in September 2023, and again in March 2024. I...reactions9repliesProgressionDry AMD
What Color Is It?...Rain, rain, go away... Today started out gloomy. The day started with dark skies, with large looming clouds, with not a lick of sunshine anywhere. To further enhance the day...reactionscomments
Supporting My Newly Diagnosed Husband...In the 10 years since I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), I often wished my husband understood what it’s like for me with AMD. Sadly, he was...reactions27comments
Promising Research for Dry Macular Degeneration...While at my 6-month check-up recently, my Retina Specialist told me of promising trials that replace eye injections with an injection in the arm and also, in a pill for...reactions10repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
What I Wish My Family and Friends Understood About AMD...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. My life is good. You all know that because you are my family and...reactions17comments
Has anyone heard about red-light or low-light therapy?...There is research going on about the effects of red light on Dry Macular Degeneration specifically Geographic Atrophy. Check out the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnbGuZIPljs The name is "Dr Eye Health/...reactions6repliesDry AMD
Do you have enough support in your life with AMD?...Many people with macular degeneration say they have a strong support system. But many others say they do not. Do you feel adequately supported in your journey? Why or why...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingFriends & Family
Macular, degeneration and hydroxychloroquine...I have rheumatoid arthritis and my rheumatologist just switched me from sulfasalazine to hydroxychloroquine. One of the past side effects concerns the retina. Have any of you had this situation?...reactions3repliesCoping
Back to Basics..."My writing well has run dry," I moaned to my husband. "After almost 5 years into living with my diagnosis of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and 4 years writing...reactions1comment
Each eye at a different stage...My dry macular degeneration is severe in my left eye and at an earlier stage in my right eye. The severity of my left eye really distorts my vision when...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
A Long, Strange Trip (And Fall): Part 2...This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can find Part 1 here. Previously, I shared a story with you about a trip I took. I mean a...reactions1comment
A Long, Strange Trip (And Fall): Part 1...A recent weekend started like most any other weekend for us. Husband and I have been successfully retired for over 10 years. Our routine of sorts has been relatively established...reactions3comments
Macular Degeneration's Impact on Personal Relationships...When someone is diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it affects everyone in the family, including close friends and even neighbors. Some with AMD think they are the only ones...reactions13comments
5 week wait for first eye injection ...How do others feel about this length wait? It scares me. Very new to Wet MD. A sudden bleed with blurred vision a week ago is now diagnosed and an...reactions1replyEye Injection
What next??...I need a bit of advice on what to do next. In October (23) I noticed a kink in my vision, when I looked at a door frame etc there...reactions12replies
Question about AMD Visual Symptoms...I’m newly diagnosed with intermediate AMD (just a couple of momths), and I’m wondering about a basic question. Are visual symptoms always constant? I have damage in my right eye...reactions6repliesProgression
Can you get GA in a wet AMD eye...I was told I have wet AMD so I was given eyelea hd shot in my eye. After a while like a o see how my left eye was doing...reactions4repliesCaregiving
How to Apply for Disability Benefits for Macular Degeneration...As macular degeneration progresses, it can affect your ability to work. The macula is the part of the eye that sees small details. As the macula declines, the eye struggles...reactionscomments
Not sure if i have the beggning of AMD and need advice...So im a healthy 49 year old, 2 years ago i went for a regular eye exam, had a basic eye scan etc, and the woman seemed to see something...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
