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...As the MacularDegeneration.net community grows, we want to learn and share more about your experiences. We conducted a series of interviews with...

...If you have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration, you may be experiencing a range of emotions that include anxiety, confusion, sadness...

...It’s easy to become obsessed with macular degeneration — researching, doctor appointments, surfing the internet, and preparing for the worst case scenario...

...We know that genetics plays a big role in developing macular degeneration. I don’t think my grandparents had AMD, although one grandfather...

...I have been called back to the clinical trial. I went for an abbreviated examination and my shot yesterday. I was a...

...I’ve been working with people who have macular degeneration since my long-time friend Sue became legally blind in February 2016 from advanced...

...When you have a chronic condition with no treatment, it is natural to feel frustrated. Many people with dry age-related macular degeneration...

...I was diagnosed with early dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at age 66. It didn’t come as a big surprise since both...

...Was it my macular degeneration that caused me to waste some of my precious, newly purchased vanilla? I recently splurged on a...

...The annoyances of myopic macular degeneration (MMD) are many. The issues of distorted, wavy views and the dullness of the colors around...

...Come along with me for my first visit to a low-vision rehab specialist. Oddly enough, I’m driving myself to the appointment. It...

...How has your vision changed since you’ve had macular degeneration (AMD)? My vision has changed a great deal in the 9 years Since...

...It never fails. I’ve left the appointment with my retina specialist, I’ve had my injection, my husband is backing the car out...

...I have geographic atrophy and I am centrally blind. That’s about it. Phew! Thank goodness! I’m serious. Since my 50th high school...

...You will find articles on this site and others with lists of questions to ask your eye specialist when you're newly diagnosed...

...Hey Doctor so-and-so, “Am I going to go blind?" "Do I qualify for any clinical trials?" "What does my future hold?” These...

...There is a tough decision looming in my future: When is it no longer safe for me to drive?   Quite frankly...

...Each advocate's story is unique. One was misdiagnosed. Another only learned of her condition when preparing to receive cataracts surgery. A few...