Medications Causing MD...I was on Plaquenil for quite a few years and had my eyes tested annually. My rheumatologist and ophthalmologist were supposed to...reactions5comments
Speaking Mindfully about Macular Degeneration...There are a lot of mistruths floating around about macular degeneration on social media, Facebook, various websites, and advertisements. We’ve all seen...reactions1comment
Laser Treatment for Wet MD...Hello, I have been getting shots in both eyes. My Doctor said he was discussing with the other Doctors about having me...reactions7repliesEye InjectionProgressionWet AMD
TV’s with low vision capabilities ...I am looking into finding the right low vision TV with my eye issues, Macular Degeneration, Dry Eyes, Allergies. It is such...reactions3repliesCoping
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Capturing the Color With Macular Degeneration...It is funny how quickly the year goes by. Just yesterday there were many complaints of it being too hot and too...reactionscomments
Stability and Stress: The Emotions of an Eye Injection Appointment...There are days and then there are days. Those of us with wet macular degeneration (AMD) approach the day of our injection...reactionscomments
Different AREDS 2 composition...Hello folks, I am in my mid 40's and for the first time 4 years ago I discovered with a fundus eye...reactionsrepliesProgression
Post injection pain...My Retina Specialist tells me that the EXTREME pain I am experiencing post injection is due to the Betadine application prior to...reactionsreplies
Shadows that fade...I have shadows in my central vision, but they aren't permanent. I see them in both eyes but not with exactly the...reactions3repliesDry AMDAwarenessSymptoms
Eye-Healthy Charcuterie...“I am not eating that guacamole, it looks like barf,” says my youngest so... “It makes my throat itch when I swallow...reactionscomments
vision changing for worse....I have dry eye macular for several years, seems my vision is getting worse. I have new eye prescription glasses but doesnt...reactions1replySymptomsCopingDry AMD
Losing a Line on the Chart: Cataracts and AMD...“You have cataracts” wasn’t what I wanted to hear, but this was said to me by my retinal specialist quite a few...reactions10comments
How many "perforations" can an eyeball endure?...How many "perforations" can an eyeball endure before it "gets angry" and does something "stupid" (like collapses - or worse)?...reactions2replies
Living Alone With Macular Degeneration...Mike Campbell has advanced macular degeneration and has successfully lived alone for several years in his own home. He is an inspiration...reactions2comments
Lucentis vs avastin...My husband just switched to lucentis from avastin. Has anyone with wet AMD noticed a difference in vision following injections with these...reactions1reply
Dear Santa, All I Want for Christmas...My days of making Christmas wish lists are long past. Christmas was always my favorite holiday. My family had very little money...reactions5comments
Geographic Atrophy?...Have you heard of geographic atrophy? This is considered the late stage of dry macular degeneration. Have you been diagnosed with it?...reactions35repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
You Are Not Alone...You are not alone. This is the first thing to know about your AMD (age-related macular degeneration). You are one of 11...reactionscomments
Same As......In a strange way, reading about your experiences has helped me make a decision on an issue of the same nature. It’s...reactions1comment
