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...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)...reactionscomments
Staircase in the Sun...Summertime here in the Midwest often revolves around the sun (ha — see what I did there?). There is bright sunshine and...reactionscomments
Coping With Geographic Atrophy in a Crisis...I have been living with macular degeneration for 10 years now, and more recently with geographic atrophy (GA). It has taken me...reactions23comments
No Drozun on the Flovia...I was recently diagnosed with dry AMD. My mother had it so I was very upset when told. I'm in Britain so...reactions2replies
Reducing Anxiety Created by Macular Degeneration...When was the last time you took a brain break from macular degeneration? Some days, it feels like that’s all I think...reactions9comments
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...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...reactions24comments
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...reactions24comments
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...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...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...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...reactions1replyCopingAwarenessFriends & 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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replyEye Injection
