The F.E.A.R. of Losing Your Sight...This F.E.A.R. acronym certainly applies to macular degeneration (MD), among many other things. F - False E - Evidence A - Appearing...reactions4comments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Plan for the Worst...Let’s define the worst: With age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and no other eye disorder, you could lose all or most of your...reactions16comments
The Three A's of Macular Degeneration...A person wearing sunglasses and using a white cane. If we are honest with ourselves, that is the first image of someone...reactions1comment
Depression and Anxiety With Macular Degeneration...My initial diagnosis of early-stage dry macular degeneration did not cause great concern. I was not even very surprised since my mom...reactions2comments
Changes in Color Perception...Damage to certain parts of the eye can change the way you see color. The damage may be caused by diseases, such...
The Way I See It: Limited Vision and My World...Even after being retired for the past 10 years, I still look forward to summer. A time for fun in the sun...reactionscomments
Changing Hobbies: From Artist to Author...There was a time I wanted only to draw — it didn’t matter where or when. I eventually pursued an art degree...reactions1comment
Grateful for What I DO Have...I've experienced STAGES throughout my 8 years with AMD. I started out with 1 then 2 dry AMD diagnosis. I avoided looking...reactions2comments
Day by Day with AMD...Day by day, I get up and wash my face, grab my glasses, fix breakfast, take my eye vitamins with the morning...reactions3comments
Adapting to AMD...I am 67 years old, retired 4 years ago, diagnosed 5 years ago with MD. I stopped driving 2 years ago after...reactions1comment
I'm the Gingerbread Man...Before I even get up each morning I reach for my Kindle to check the time, then I drag the ole body...reactions1comment
AMD and Me...As a child I was born with crossed eyes. This was a long time ago as I am now 77. I had...reactions5comments
Looking Over My Shoulder...I am certain I am not alone in this; I cannot possibly be the only one out there thinking like this. Living...reactions2comments
Over A Decade of Macular Degeneration...I have had AMD for 15 years, and I started the injections right away. They get easier. I am going to be...reactions1comment
A Day in My Life With AMD...Is there a typical day in my life living with AMD? Uh, only occasionally. And only if we’re lucky. For the past...reactionscomments
A Lesson About Life With MD From 'The Birds of Killingworth'...I love to read. I read a lot. No matter what the subject is — a good murder mystery, a sappy, silly...reactionscomments
Not an Exact Science: The Stages of Macular Degeneration...One thing that I’ve learned over the years is that dealing with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is not an exact science. It’s...reactions5comments
Protecting The Vision We Still Have...We are all aware of how precious our vision is and even more so when we start to lose it. Some might...reactions6comments
Reading with AMD: Review of Victor Reader Stratus 4M...In previous articles, I’ve mentioned my friend who is not just legally blind, but almost completely blind. She has provided many tips...reactions6comments
The Benefits of Contrast With Macular Degeneration...For hours I’d been searching for my sunglasses. I was determined not to give up, as they were my most expensive pair...reactions6comments
