Surprise Diagnosis!...I was 75 years old at the time and had never noticed any unusual issues with my vision other than needing glasses/contacts...reactionscomments
Being Thankful...I recently wrote an article focusing on something my macular degeneration makes it more difficult to do. Which was seeing colours well...reactions4comments
Four Years Post-Diagnosis: That Long? Really?...Yes, 4 years and 1 month to be exact. I couldn’t remember the exact date, so I got my medical records from...reactions2comments
A Day in My Life With Dry Macular Degeneration ...I was diagnosed with early-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) six years ago by my optometrist. The first two or three years...reactions48comments
What I See: What Does Macular Degeneration Look Like?...It's easy to research and read about common symptoms of macular degeneration (AMD), but it's much more difficult to comprehend what it's...reactions11comments
Eccentric Viewing...Hi! I should be working doing psychology stuff. I’m not. Call me irresponsible. I promised you eccentric viewing. I would rather make...reactionscomments
Wet Macular Degeneration Injections: What to Expect Before, During, and After...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. This community has taught me everything...reactions31comments
Not Me...It has been three years since I was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration. Those years have included many appointments for treatment, with...reactions1comment
An Appointment, An Injection, and Improved Vision...In the six weeks in between each of my Retinal Specialist appointments, I am constantly checking. And rechecking, daily. How does the...reactionscomments
A New Day...Throughout this journey of myopic macular degeneration, there has always been a constant pattern. In the beginning, retinal visits were set for...reactions1comment
Questions and Answers: Diagnosed With Macular Degeneration...Reaching out to others on the forum page is so helpful for me. Hearing the stories that others share as I go...reactions7comments
About Us...At MacularDegeneration.net, we empower people living with this chronic health condition and caregivers to take control of macular degeneration by providing a...
Two Years Stable and Holding!...Starting in 2015, my journey with Eylea injections began. I would see my specialist at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Clinic and regale...reactionscomments
Everything is Fixable...I hear myself telling my clients this short message. I received it 25 years ago when I was an intern at a...reactionscomments
We Begin Again: Restarting Treatment for My Wet AMD...I’m not superstitious, I’m sure it was just a coincidence. I had pressed the “send” button for my personal story on MacularDegeneration.net...reactions23comments
I’m Proof that Macular Degeneration Is Not a Blindness Sentence...I was diagnosed at age 58 with the beginnings of macular degeneration. I had all the risk factors; my mother had lost...reactions10comments
Pumpkin Spice and Everything... Eyes?...Pumpkin spice exploded and has found its way into just about any food you can think of! I’ve seen it in cereal...reactions3comments
Apprehensive After First Injection With Izervay for GA in Right Eye...For over a decade I have been treated for AMD in both eyes by taking AREDS and 6-month checkups with retinal specialist...reactions3comments
Progress Report: My Geographic Atrophy Treatment...On October 24, I went to my retina specialist for my fifth Izervay injection. It’s been quite a year after getting my diagnosis...reactions27comments
Choosing the Right Medicare Plan: A Guide for New Beneficiaries...It’s October in Oklahoma. My mind turns to the pleasures of my favorite season. I love bonfires, cool days, and the beautiful...reactions4comments
