Why High Myops Can’t Get Lasik Surgery for Better Vision...One of the questions I get most when discussing my vision struggles with others is, "Why don’t you just get Lasik surgery?"...reactions3comments
Len Smith...Len was previously an advocate for MacularDegeneration.net Hi, I’m Len Smith, a very “high grade” (Gleason 9) prostate cancer (PC) survivor, and...
Anger and Macular Degeneration...Hi, friends. I’m willing to bet that if you’re reading this article your diagnosis of macular degeneration has, at one time or...reactionscomments
Monet & Macular Degeneration...The famous Impressionist artist, Monet, had serious vision challenges, yet he created masterpieces from what he saw. Following is an excerpt from...reactions4comments
Should I Stop AREDs Supplements?...I was a little taken back by one member's story. She said she stop taking zinc which is part of the AREDS...reactions14comments
Physical Manifestations of Stress...My family was recently traveling out of state for a long holiday weekend. I decided to get myself an audiobook to listen...reactionscomments
Similar Experiences, Different Perspectives...On February 10, 2020 I had the privilege of sharing my journey living with a visual impairment with a group of incredible...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
One Godwink at a Time...It’s been one of those difficult weeks for me, friends. One of those busy weeks filled with more to do than there...reactions3comments
Looking Back, So You Don’t Have To...There are things that happened and there are things I wish had happened. There are things I’m sorry that happened and things...reactions2comments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Dry Worse Than Wet...I have had dry AMD for a few years now and earlier this year my right eye changed to wet. I have...reactions3comments
Does Macular Degeneration Have to Be So Scary?...Spooky season has arrived! October has always been my favorite month of the year. The cooler weather! The sound of rustling leaves!...reactions1comment
Our Five Senses...While our 5 senses work independently, they ultimately collaborate to help us understand and navigate the world. When some of your senses...reactionscomments
My New Normal...I am almost eighty and have wet MD for the last 20 yrs. I received injections every month for 2 years. I...reactions1comment
Ask the Health Leader: It's Not Always Easy to Ask for Help...Whether it's the support of loved ones or encouragement from online support groups like this one, asking for help is difficult for...reactions2comments
Richard Eyes: Diagnosed with Dry MD...I was told that I have both eyes with dry macular degeneration. They are both in the center although it doesn't affect...reactions5comments
My Vision Story...My eye doctor informed me on Tuesday of last week that he sees a hole in my left eye and that I...reactions2comments
It Just Got Worse...I had suffered from cataracts for several years and suffered from decreasing vision. I finally had both cataracts removed. Not hold the...reactions3comments
