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
Doing What We Can With What We Have..."Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Believe you can and you’re halfway there. It is hard to...reactions2comments
Coping With Vision Loss During the Holidays...In my blog, I talk about my new normal. Hopefully, every one of you experiencing vision loss has found a way to...reactions1comment
What Is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?...Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a condition that can affect you if you have lost some of your sight. It can cause...
What If?...If I could ever get the chance to change the way my life could be, I find myself wondering what I would...reactions2comments
AMD and GA: Genetics, Lifestyle, or Chance?...The risk factors for macular degeneration are a frequent topic of interest among our MacularDegeneration.net community members and Facebook community. I have...reactions10comments
Lessons My Macular Degeneration Taught Me...I'm blind in my right eye because of dry macular degeneration. Two years ago, I went completely blind in my left eye...reactionscomments
Biosimilars for Macular Degeneration...Biosimilars are a type of drug that may be a good option for some people with macular degeneration. They may be able...
Learning How to See...Myopic macular degeneration is here to stay, unfortunately. My diagnosis was in the spring of 2019. I have always had a challenging...reactionscomments
Seven Years With Wet AMD...Seven years with wet AMD and to be honest I don't give it a thought between injections, which I get every month...reactions3comments
Symptoms and Complications of Macular Degeneration...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that causes central vision loss. In people with AMD, part of the retina...
A Big Decision: Should I Try the Port Delivery System for Wet AMD?...In a previous article, I shared how I was offered a place in a clinical trial. I had returned ahead of schedule...reactions19comments
How to "ACE" Macular Degeneration...When it comes to macular degeneration, it’s not always easy to keep a positive attitude. Some days are better than others, and...reactions16comments
Mysterious Objects Block My Vision...It started a few months after I fell and injured my head. I required emergency surgery for a head wound. I started...reactions6comments
Myopic Macular Degeneration and Night Driving...My diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration was made in March of 2019. This past March marked the 5 year point for me...reactions15comments
Ask the Advocates: How Did You Become an Advocate?...Our amazing group of macular degeneration advocates answered a few questions to share their experiences and tips with the community. In this...reactionscomments
Finding Lighting Fit for a VIP (Visually Impaired Person)...We all know light is a problem for us folks with age-related macular degeneration. Too much and the second we go into...reactions1comment
Connections: Losing My Vision AND My Hair?...Eyesight and hair. How could I be losing them both at the same time? I can handle losing my hair, but losing...reactions5comments
A Journey Through Macular Degeneration: My Experience with Elmiron...My story is a bit different from most I’ve read. For years, I was prescribed Elmiron for interstitial cystitis (IC). Though it...reactions4comments
New to the Community...I am a 86 year-old female, diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - wet kind. I received my diagnosis about 15 months...reactions1comment
