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...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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
