Community Interview: Susie's Geographic Atrophy Story...Geographic atrophy (GA) is a form of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). More than 8 million people worldwide — and about...reactions7comments
Change Is Hard...Shortly after being diagnosed with macular degeneration, the reality sets in that the way we have done things for years will have...reactions13comments
May Have to Stop Driving...In 2018 I was diagnosed with dry AMD in my right eye, but nothing much was said about what to do, like...reactions7comments
Bump Dots...As I started losing my vision, some of the most basic tasks became difficult. One of these was using the microwave. Then...reactions1comment
Low-Tech Home Solutions...Being on speaking terms with Alexa or Siri can be a great help around the house, especially for those with vision loss...reactions3comments
What? A 'New' Diagnosis?...I have been living the life of one with the diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration (MMD) since the early part of 2019...reactions7comments
The Sunshine Vitamin and Macular Degeneration...Are you getting enough vitamin D? Do you live in an area with lots of sunshine? Closer to the equator is even...reactionscomments
In Search of Solutions...For most of my life, I thought I was like a cat! Throw anything at me and I’d land on my feet...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Raising Awareness, Sharing Support...February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. This year, here at MacularDegeneration.net, we're bringing together perspectives from our...reactions2comments
Money, Money, Money: Injection Costs...You have been diagnosed with “wet” AMD and told that for the rest of your life, you need regular injections to stop...reactions27comments
Hello, Geographic Atrophy..."Well, this sucks." To be honest, this was my reaction to first hearing that I now have geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced...reactions23comments
After Christmas...Again, another Christmas has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Spending all that time with family is always special...reactionscomments
Finding Support in a Crisis...Life with geographic atrophy (GA) is a challenge. That is especially true in times of crisis. My husband started having chest pressure...reactions8comments
Living With Myopic Macular Degeneration: New Year Reflections...Hard to believe that we are at the beginning of 2025. Just yesterday we were welcoming the new year in 2024. My...reactions10comments
When Life Interferes With Treatment...In December of 2023, I began injections for geographic atrophy. Those of us with dry macular degeneration have been anxiously awaiting a...reactions11comments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of MacularDegeneration.net, as well...
Focusing on What I Can See...I have been living with dry macular degeneration for 10 years now. Not too big a deal until I reached the intermediate...reactions3comments
Barby Ingle...About the Columnist: Barby Ingle is a reality personality living with multiple rare and chronic diseases. Barby is a chronic pain educator...
Past, Future, Present — With Macular Degeneration...As 1 year ends with a new year on the horizon, our thoughts turn to the past and the future, but where...reactions3comments
My Macular Degeneration Journey...In 2017, I went to my optometrist for my annual exam. I wasn’t experiencing any symptoms. After peering into my eyes, he...reactionscomments
