Newly Diagnosed With Questions...My diagnosis was a nightmare! The doctor was in a hurry and blew me off. Long story short, I saw a retina specialist and he did tests and I got...reactions1comment
Macular Degeneration -- Is It in Your Genes?...Among the things researchers have learned about age-related macular degeneration, one is that there’s a connection between genetics and the disease. Researchers may have found a drug that can slow...reactions2comments
Black Spots in Vision...I was shocked when I saw black spots in my left eye. I rushed to my ophthalmologist and the diagnosis was wet macular degeneration. My mom had it at the...reactions1comment
Understanding My Diagnosis...I immediately went into sorrow mode because of my limited knowledge of wet-type AMD was or going blind, and what good is an old, blind, carpenter...you have to see what...reactions5comments
MD's Impact on Mental Health ...How do you feel that macular degeneration impacts your mental health? Do you have any specific coping mechanisms? What tips or advice would you give to others within the community?...reactions34repliesTips & AdviceMental Health
Working on computer ...I have wet AMD in both eyes. After about 30 minutes of computer work, my capacity to read what is on my screen (large 27 inch monitor) is so greatly...reactions4repliesCopingTips & AdviceWet AMD
My Masterpiece...People have so many different and amazing talents. I have enjoyed watching Mandy Harvey as she conquers her difficulties being deaf and successfully singing. Her loss of hearing hit her...reactions1comment
Legally Blind Anniversary...In real-time, today is February 13, 2022. Today is Marcy’s birthday. Marcy is a gym friend. She is one of my yoga instructors and gives me a ride home every...reactions4comments
Is there a name for your level of vision?...Recently I concluded that I don't know what term to use to describe my compromised vision. As Sam @ The Blind Life says, "I can see but I can't. It's...reactions2repliesAwareness
Recommendation for good magnifying glass for dry macular degeneration...Which magnifiers have you found the best for dry macular degeneration?...reactions2repliesCopingDry AMD
Doctor...Please recommend a doctor for Macular Degeneration in New York City. I recently had a very bad experience....reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
I Need to Ask You About.......It never fails. I’ve left the appointment with my retina specialist, I’ve had my injection, my husband is backing the car out of the parking lot and I remember... “I...reactions2comments
In Good Company: Famous People With Macular Degeneration...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Those of us with macular degeneration are in good company. Many actors, artists, and...reactions18comments
The Surprising Benefits of Doing Nothing at All...I could have named this article, “Things I Learned From My Cat.” On a warm late fall day, I was sitting on the swing and petting my cat without my...reactions11comments
What Age Did You Notice A More Rapid Loss of Sight?...With dry AMD diagnosed 10 years ago, I’m curious, how long after being diagnosed with dry AMD did you experience a more rapid loss of your vision? I’m in my...reactions1comment
Legally Blind?...My internationally renowned ophthalmologist told me I would go blind, and there was no cure--but possibly slowing that. My retina specialist was the regional director for Lucentis. He didn't promise...reactions4comments
Early Treatment May Restore Vision Loss...I'm 75, my left eye progressed from dry to wet AMD in December 2021. Less then 2 weeks after my first injection the wavy lines disappeared and by the time...reactions1comment
I am terrified....Grandmother had mac-degen and a few other problems that left her without sight. I was diagnosed with rapid onset non-age-related macular degeneration about two months ago. I am a 58-year-old...reactions9repliesNewly DiagnosedWet AMDProgression
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
What are the best laptops...Hi all, I'm in the market for a new laptop but with so many choices I feel overwhelmed. I've been living with Stargardt's for over 20 years and have been...reactions1replyStargardt Disease
