Guinea Pig for Eye Injections...In January 2006 I got diagnosed as having wet age-related macular degeneration in my right eye. No hope except for cold laser...reactions3comments
My Retinal Detachment Story...This is a “do as I say, not as I do” warning for everyone, not just those of us with macular degeneration...reactions1comment
Progressive Macular Degeneration...It began several years ago with dry macular degeneraiton in my left eye. Eventually, it became wet. Then in my right eye...reactions3comments
Letter to My Brother: Protect Your Eyes...Dearest Brother, I know it bugs you when I tell you stuff related to Mom and Dad's medical history especially when I...reactionscomments
Negative Injection Reaction...Hi, my name is Sharon. I had my fourth injection for wet macular degeneration in my left eye. This one was the...reactions21comments
Watch Me Work!...I began working when I was 15 years old, at a fast food Italian restaurant called Fazoli’s. At Fazoli’s I was a...reactions1comment
Finding Support and Empowerment...Christine is a Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker and started a non-profit, Purple House Project PA, to strengthen, empower and transition women who...reactionscomments
Navigating The City With A Visual Impairment...What's it like to navigate the city with a visual impairment? Christine shares her experiences. Christine is a Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker...reactions2comments
Isn't It Ironic?...As a former teacher for the visually impaired, I find it ironic that I am gradually losing my eyesight, and this is...reactions5comments
Macular Degeneration Changed My Attitude About Vision...I always had what was considered excellent vision. At 50 I noticed some packaging instructions and the numbers in the phone book...reactions2comments
Successful Treatment With Wet AMD...1998 - My optometrist sent me to an ophthalmologist. He diagnosed me with dry AMD & gave me a mix of what...reactionscomments
New Outlook...I recently had an eye exam and was shown a picture of the extent of the macular degeneration in my eyes. I...reactions1comment
Patient Ambassador - Telling My Story...My story is pretty simple, but complex too, but one of great success and hope to share with others who are on...reactions10comments
Just Keep Hoping......I have had both wet and dry macular degeneration for a number of years (don't really remember how many!) I've had injections...reactions5comments
How To Use Natural Reader's Text-to-Speech App...I swear I wrote this before but it seems to have “poof” somewhere in cyberspace. Here we go again on the topic...reactionscomments
A Smart Watch for the Visually Impaired...Some of us complain that we can’t see the icons on our phone or make out exactly which is which on our...reactionscomments
After 10 Years With Macular Degeneration...I love playing cards with my children, grandchildren and/or great grandchildren. I have the brightest light by my chair and I always...reactions1comment
I Live Every Day With this Loss...At an ophthalmologist appointment, the doctor looked behind my eye and saw bleeding. He referred me to a retinal specialist who diagnosed...reactions4comments
The Slow Curtain Closes...My mom had macular degeneration and I didn't understand...until I turned 60 and have had a serious conversation with my doctor. I...reactions1comment
Don't Stop Activity...My first thought regarding my eyesight is thankfulness. I can drive in daylight and have family to help me at night. I...reactions1comment
