Entering Into Darkness!...I was an active electrician about 7-8 years ago when my Walmart optometrist called and said I had to go to IA...reactions2comments
Thought I Had Escaped!...My father had dry macular degeneration by the time he was 68. That progressed to wet macular degeneration by the time he...reactions1comment
10-Year Challenge...The 10-year challenge is the latest social media craze, and in honor of this particular challenge, I have decided to reflect on...reactions1comment
Keep Hope Alive...My mom, age 88, has only peripheral vision in both eyes due to AMD and having taken a blood thinner that caused...reactions1comment
Accepting the Blessings Of Life...Reading suddenly got very challenging, and as I was the financial controller of a food manufacturing company, my condition hastened my decision...reactions1comment
Seriously, Don't Talk To Me About Lemons...Although I had to leave my 40-year career as a professional photographic artist, I have managed to return to my first loves;...reactions5comments
I Was a Carpenter...I bent over to pick up my saw and when I stood, my vision went solid gray. It lasted only seconds before...reactions8comments
Diagnosed with Cataracts...I have been diagnosed with cataracts for which an operation was suggested. I didn't agree with that. I also have some sinus...reactionscomments
Lucky...I have had macular degeneration since I was 50 and now 69 and it hasn't changed since then. I was told to...reactions1comment
Diagnosed...I was diagnosed around age 51. Never had signs of dry macular degeneration, but my left eye just went wet one day...reactions1comment
Macular and Macular Holes...I have AMD and a macular hole in one eye. Has anyone had surgery for this?...reactions1replyCoping
Preparing for a Trip...The dogs have been anxiously following me around all evening. I sit down on the couch to try to use my iPad...reactions1comment
Subtitles, Close Captions, and Audio Descriptions...I love crime dramas. With the coming of fall, I get to binge on CSI, FBI, NYPD (all those letters) when the...reactions3comments
Confessions of a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: A Devastating Delivery...“There’s nothing more we can do for you; you’re going to eventually go blind.” - My Diagnosing Retina Specialist Inhale. Exhale. Repeat...reactions6comments
A Life Without Tears...Yes, my eyes are frequently very dry and I have to get my tears from one of those little bottles. I really...reactions1comment
Eye-Healthy Spring Fruits and Vegetables...There’s nothing more disappointing while grocery shopping than going in search of some fresh produce and finding something that looks more like...reactionscomments
A Day in My Life With Dry Macular Degeneration ...I was diagnosed with early-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) six years ago by my optometrist. The first two or three years...reactions48comments
Visible Changes for the Vision Impaired...Canada is finally beginning to take notice of the very real segment of the population that is legally blind or visually impaired...reactions2comments
Epigenetics...Has anyone had any experience with the HOMING treatment ? We are going to get all the info and let the retina...reactions3replies
Need Glaucoma Specialist ...We are in Alpharetta, GA. Retina dr well respected and he says he is not sure but thinks there may be the...reactions1reply
