Keeping Safe With Vision Loss...When I had my last dogs, we were walking and the coyotes were howling on the hillside. When the coyotes started excitedly barking and yipping, my dogs both did a...reactions5comments
I need advice...I was recently diagnosed with MD in my left eye. This was discovered during a recent exam. Prior to this (my last exam was in the UK last September) there...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedEye Injection
Spending time alone while living with low vision...Are you nervous to navigate the outside world by yourself? Or do you mostly feel prepared to leave the house despite your vision loss? What tips would you provide someone...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Do YOU See the Black Center Hole Shown on Mac-D Photos...I’ve always been curious what others see with Mac-D. I have had dry AMD for over 11 years, at the intermediate stage, and have never seen the view that’s commonly...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Still coming to terms with what this means for my life....I was diagnosed with dry MD about a year ago after treatment for a retinal tear. The retina specialist talks mostly about watching for problems with the retina, not my...reactions9repliesDry AMDNewly DiagnosedDiet & Nutrition
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 fears and concerns. This lesson was reinforced by...reactionscomments
What are some lingering questions you have? ...All questions are safe here. What would you like to know about macular degeneration? Post your question here and our health leaders will answer the best they can!...reactions87replies
Drug for Dry MD waiting for approval...I went to my RS today for my Eyelea and was supposed to get my first Syfovre in my dry eye. My doctor was involved in the Syfovre trials and...reactions7repliesTreatment
Is AMD only in wonen...My brother said he wasn't worried because men don't have AMD...reactions9replies
Syfovre...I am supposed to get my first Syfovre injection Monday when I go in for my Eyelea in the wet eye. I am concerned after reading some posts in the...reactions3repliesEye Injection
My Macular Degeneration Journey...In 2017, I went to my optometrist for my annual exam. I wasn’t experiencing any symptoms. After peering into my eyes, he said he saw something that didn’t look normal...reactionscomments
The Bright Side..."No one ever injured their eyesight by looking at the bright side of things.” - The Celtic Sage Grey Wolf (UK) Macular degeneration is a lot of things. It is...reactions1comment
Geographic Atrophy Diagnosis...I have had dry AMD for 10 years and recently I have been been diagnosed with AMD with geographic atrophy. I have joined the group hoping to hear from others...reactions1reply
Recently Diagnosed with Wet Macular Degeneration...I’m 61 years old and was just diagnosed with wet AMD and had my 1st Avastin injection. I did a lot of reading & research online when I found out...reactions7comments
Painful Side Effects from Injections...My problem is after the injection the pain can be dreadful like glass cutting my eye , there is one lady who does the injection and I get no after...reactions1reply
Active yesterdayDry Macular Degeneration: Introduce Yourself!...Have you been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration? Introduce yourself to the community! - When were you diagnosed? - How have you managed the condition? - Have you been able...reactions79repliesDry AMD
Dry Macular Degeneration has ruined my life...Diagnosed about 20 years ago. Very mild case. 2 yrs ago I started losing my detail vision and couldn't drive at night. I have been to 3 Retina Specialists as...reactions4repliesCopingDry AMDInsurance & Disability
Preservation AREDSs 2 Question...I am wondering if any of you taking AREDs (the preparation with 80 mg zinc) have noticed a drop in any of your blood cell counts? There are a few...reactions1replySide EffectsVitamins & Supplements
My Diagnosis Journey: Christine...At a very early age, I knew that I saw things differently than most. I vividly remember going to the school nurse’s office each year to complete the vision test...reactions12comments
Permanent eyeliner...Is it safe to have permanent eyeliner tattoo in macular degeneration condition? Thank you...reactions1replyTreatment
