Vision distortion ...Hello! I am new to the group but have been living with dry for many years. I was diagnosed with wet AMD in one eye in December. I have received...reactions6repliesProgressionSymptoms
Puzzle Pieces...I am always changing. As a newborn, I was helpless and defenseless. Time moves on. I grow each year, gaining independence and confidence and becoming the person I was meant...reactions1comment
When I Saw a Change on the Amsler Grid: The Good News/Bad News Pendulum...Many of us worry about seeing a change on the Amsler grid, which we use to check our eyes. I’m one of the worriers, and I saw a change recently...reactions1comment
It's Time To Start Emptying Your Bucket!...This has been my lecture to myself lately: “What’s on your bucket list that you haven’t yet done? Instead of thinking of all the reasons you can’t do something, maybe...reactionscomments
Grade 2 Cataracts and Wet AMD...I was just told on top of wet AMD, I have cataracts on both lenses. My doctor told me it is graded numerically 1 to 4, and told me I...reactions8comments
Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions...More than 1 in 4 people in the United States are living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Chronic conditions are diseases that last longer than a year, affect day-to-day life...reactionscomments
Two Happy People...I go in every six months to get my eyes checked out. I have been very lucky and have not had a shot for a couple of years. The last...reactions1comment
It Is What It Is......I had cataract surgery in September 2020. First the right eye, then 2 weeks later, the left. Shortly thereafter, I started noticing that lines that should have been straight were...reactions9comments
Solo Travel Tips for Macular Degeneration?...I noticed a change in vision suddenly — it arrived quickly. I saw my ophthalmologist who suspected retinal bleeding and sent me to a retinal specialist. I received injections for...reactions1comment
Make the Memories Now...I recently had a retinal detachment where about a quarter of the vision in my right eye disappeared into a black hole. By itself, it was a very scary episode...reactions3comments
May is Healthy Vision Month!...It’s May and healthy vision month is here! Healthy Vision Month has not always been something that was important in my life, but it certainly has become so in recent years...reactions1comment
Diagnosed Years Ago & Keeping Hope...I was diagnosed when I moved. I went to the eye doctor 18 years ago at age 56. Since then, I've been taking AREDs and going to a retinologist once...reactions3comments
Lessons from the Dance Floor: A 5-Year Plan...The first time I heard about a 5-year plan was when I was a single mother with 2 very young toddlers. That was a long time ago, but these plans...reactions3comments
Making the Critical Connection Between Heart and Head...When I was first diagnosed with macular degeneration (AMD) 10 years ago, it was all in my head. I had the eye exam, heard the results, came to some logical...reactions2comments
Macular Degeneration Progression...My eye doctor recognized drusen or aging spots in my eyes when I was about 60. He sent me to an ophthalmologist who knew about the research that led to...reactions2comments
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 every 6 weeks; carefully monitoring potential bleeds and...reactions2comments
Coping with reading...I have AMD in both eyes, and have noticed recently that it's difficult to read as parts of words are missing...reactions2replies
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 another, caused feelings of anger. If you personally...reactionscomments
My Macular Degeneration Timeline...The timeline for macular degeneration progression is different for everyone, but numerous studies give us general guidelines. Mine didn’t quite follow all of the guidelines, thankfully. At the early age of...reactions2comments
My Biggest Regret...I had seen my ophthalmologist in December and was told that my cataract was indeed ready to be removed. The surgery was scheduled for mid-February. Several weeks before the surgery...reactions1comment
