Routine Shots...I had trouble with wavy lines when I went to my eye doctor in 2015. I was told I had macular degeneration...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
When I Found Out I Had Macular Degeneration...The second-year I went to see an eye doctor when he talked to me about MD ....I did not realize that the...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
Surprised To See This ...I was surprised to see this ad on the back cover of the Feb/March 2022 AARP magazine which I received in the...reactions8repliesProgressionVitamins & SupplementsDry AMD
Keeping Up With the Cool Kids (and Technology)...It is rough hanging with the cool kids when you are visually impaired! All my friends text. They use those emoticons and...reactionscomments
Community Views: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...Recently our editorial staff posted a question: What is a good piece of advice for someone newly diagnosed with MD? These prompts...reactionscomments
Piano Music...I play piano, and now have difficulty reading regular sheet music. It is easier to play from a lead sheet, which has...reactions1comment
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...reactions25comments
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
My Grandchildren's Faces...My vision is good now thanks to regular shots from my retina doctor but I find myself not taking my vision for...reactions2comments
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
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
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
Subway Adventures...Hi! Hopefully, this will be the end of the 'Sue’s Great Adventures' series for a while. I imagine you are getting tired...reactions1comment
Reversing AMD...There are several books available that talk about being able to reverse dry eye AMD when found in the early stages. Is...reactions13repliesDry AMD
Seeing Waves...I have dry macular degeneration in both eyes. I am beginning to see waves in my right eye. My nom had wet...reactions4comments
I Must Be Stronger Than I Look...Bear with me. I’m going to start at the beginning of my eye troubles. I was only forty-four years old when my...reactions2comments
Finding Joy When You Think There Is No Joy...I have had AMD since 2011. I am an artist, needless to say after my diagnosis, I felt so sad and blue...reactions5comments
