Recent Geographic Atrophy Diagnosis...I have had AMD for 13 years and getting injections in left eye for wet about every 2-3 months. However, I have...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed...I was diagnosed 5 months ago despite taking lutein for at least 10 years. I also started taking AREDS2 about a year...reactions2comments
Dealing With AMD and Hearing Loss...The last story I read here was sad. She said that she just didn't want to take more of the doctor's time...reactions7comments
Community Views: Gifts for People Living With Macular Degeneration...It can be difficult to know what gifts are thoughtful and useful for people living with macular degeneration (MD). Living with impaired...reactionscomments
Coping With Vision Loss...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over the age of 50, but...
Caring for Someone With Macular Degeneration...Macular degeneration is a chronic, progressive disease that can have far-reaching effects on a person’s life. In addition to needing assistance with...
CCTV/Digital Magnifier...Are you having difficulty reading your mail or recipes without magnification? Would you like to see your family photos again? A CCTV...reactions3comments
Assistive Devices and Technology for Low Vision...In macular degeneration, central vision is affected while peripheral vision remains unchanged. You might experience a blurred area in the center of...
Betadine Reaction...I have wet AMD in both eyes. I am allergic to Betadine. EXTREME PAIN. I am 78 and I have NEVER experienced...reactionscomments
4 Years of Injections...I really enjoy this website, though I am a British in the UK. I have dry AMD in one eye and wet...reactions1comment
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
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
