Hacks and Hints for Living With AMD..."Hey, I need you to read the directions on this package," I said as I walked over to my husband. He was...reactions13comments
Sharing My Experience With the HumanWare Explore 12...In this video, I show you my new assistive device, the HumanWare Explore 12. The HumanWare Explore 12 is a portable video...reactions2comments
Macular Degeneration - Why Me?...When I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the age of 66, I was not too surprised. After all, my...reactions6comments
Be Curious About Macular Degeneration...Ask questions — lots of questions. Never be reluctant to share your experiences about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or to voice your...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leader: Our Best Advice...We asked our Health Leaders what they wish someone had told them when they were first diagnosed. After looking back on their...reactions11comments
Ask the Advocate: Reflections...This time of year is filled with reflections of our experiences. Taking the time to consider what we have learned and some...reactionscomments
Ask an Expert: The Latest Research and Treatment for Macular Degeneration...Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry...reactionscomments
Accepting the Limits of Macular Degeneration...“When you are ready, the teacher will come.” I first heard that almost 50 years ago from a former college professor. It...reactions2comments
A Wake Up Call...I like to think I have a clear understanding of my dry macular degeneration and its impact on my life. I have intermediate...reactions9comments
A Tree Too Far...I saw two bald eagles across the street a few days ago. They were sitting on the topmost branches of a very...reactions3comments
A Sanguine Mindset: Hopeful About Our Future with AMD...I'm a very positive guy! You could say I’m a sanguine man... what does that even mean? Sanguine definition (I had to...reactions2comments
A Legally Blind Optimist...Being an optimistic sort, I often preach walking on the sunny side of the street, looking through rose-colored glasses, whichever metaphor you...reactions5comments
A Hard Act to Follow: My Mother's Journey...When my mother was in her mid-sixties she noticed problems with her vision and went to the best eye specialist she could...reactions2comments
3 Lessons on Seeing the Brighter Side...No matter your diagnosis or how long you have been challenged with macular degeneration (MD), we all know there is definitely a...reactionscomments
Dry Macular Degeneration is the Good Kind... Wrong!...I am no stranger to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). When I was diagnosed 8 years ago, my mom and sister remarked how...reactions21comments
A Second Opinion on My Macular Degeneration..."Why am I looking for another retinal specialist when I have a perfectly good one already?" I asked myself this question recently...reactions8comments
Pegcetacoplan Side Effect Hunting...For the past year and a half, I have been in a new study. The title is... wait for it... A Phase...reactions6comments
Myths About Wet AMD...Early detection and treatment of wet macular degeneration (AMD) are so very important. Catching it early is essential to keeping your baseline...reactions14comments
When I Saw a Change on the Amsler Grid: The Good News/Bad News Pendulum...Many of us worry about seeing a change on the Amsler grid, which we use to check our eyes. I’m one of...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Treatment, Management, and Lifestyle Changes With Macular Degeneration...Everyone's different, we all know that. Still, knowing what's out there can help us better understand our options when it comes to...reactions3comments
