My Diagnosis Story: Linda...It's my 10-year anniversary with macular degeneration! It’s hard to believe it’s been over 10 years since I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There have been many highs...reactions2comments
Diagnosed with Wet in November 2021...So here is an update. I haven't posted in a while... I now have macular degeneration in both eyes and get injections every six weeks. Been going on now for...reactions15comments
AMD Diagnosis & Optic Nerve Stroke...After being told I had AMD, I experience blurred vision and was diagnosed having had a small stroke in my left optic nerve leaving me with no sight in my...reactions1comment
Life After Glaucoma...Eye pressure, macular degeneration and glaucoma all hit me in an instant. As an attorney with lots of reading and writing to do, I stumbled. No one except my doctor...reactions1comment
Supplement Advocate...During my most recent eye exam, my doctor told me he saw the beginning of dry macular degeneration. This of course isn’t a surprise as all of my fathers siblings...reactions3comments
What glasses can i use in very bright light indoors?...I have both macular degeneration and glaucoma. The AMD is mostly in the right eye. My vision is good except for the wavy lines and glare. I wear polarized wraparound...reactions12repliesDry AMDTips & Advice
Importance of lens implant prescription...I have myopic Macular Degeneration. When I saw a retinal specialist yesterday, he was EXTATIC when I gave him the cards I had been given 30 years ago with my...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceAwareness
Right eye vision declining...I have been getting shots in my right eye every 12 weeks. I am due for a shot in 14 days. However i noticed a slight decline in my vision...reactions1replyEye Injection
what are some help for daily living...Have applied "dots" to the microwave Using a cane to walk Alexa reads books to me what are support ideas for help with every day life...reactions3repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionSleep
amd wavy line...my eye condition has stayed the same for 2 years, i have everyday spinach milk smoothie, vitamin c from fruit and take a macu- save supplement, has anybody found a...reactions6replies
amd...i have been given a prescription for iron ferrous sulphate tablets from my doctor because my body wont absorb iron from food, i read an article this could make my...reactions1replyVitamins & Supplements
New Treatment for Dry MD...For those of you with both wet and dry who have been treated with the newly approved injection for dry MD, have you felt a difference in getting the injection...reactions5repliesDry AMD
Community Member Question: Can Scar Tissue Be Resolved?...A community member has given us permission to pose their question to the community. If anyone has had a similar experience, please share below! _________________________________________________________ I got home to the...reactions1replyEye InjectionTreatment
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 journeys, they offered their best advice. My advice...reactions11comments
Haven't I Been Lucky?...When I was diagnosed in 2019, the word "lucky" never entered my mind. I am sure my first thoughts were, “Why me” and “Now what”, among other seemingly other doomsday...reactions7comments
Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO...Dr. Essence Johnson is an “HBCU made,” residency trained, community and correctional health optometrist in Dallas, Texas. She received degrees from Prairie View A&M University and the Pennsylvania College of...
What complications have developed with myopic macular degeneration?...Has anyone developed complications from myopic macular degeneration? Are there any new developments or research on preventing it from getting worse?...reactions1replyMyopic
Reticular drusen...Someone of you have reticular drusen and how is your visión?!, I am very worried...reactions1reply
