When the Holidays Lack Cheer...Not everyone’s Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. And, everyone’s heart isn’t exactly filled with Christmas cheer either. This is something...reactionscomments
You Don't See It, Now You Do...It was 2017 I just had a normal eye exam for maybe a prescription change. All was good and then a few...reactions11comments
My Diagnosis Story...A year and a half ago I noticed a sudden change in my vision in my right eye. I went to my...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Accepting and Coping With Macular Degeneration...Change can be hard! Finding ways to accept and cope with changes in our lives – whether that is a decline in...reactionscomments
beovu...went to eye doctor because i was told i might have a problem with a m d --well i dont have that...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
Color Provides the Power to Inspire...Each new day with this myopic macular degeneration diagnosis is deeply affected by the things around me. When I awake each morning...reactionscomments
wet macular...I was just diagnosed with wet AMD and am scheduled for an injection. I understand the put bendene drops in your eyes...reactions1replyWet AMD
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken with Peppers and Onion...Did you know that an orange pepper is the vegetable with the highest amount of zeaxanthin? Whereas lutein is abundant in the...reactions1comment
Betadine...I am going for my first injection and have heard horrible things about betadine that it causes pain and discomfort for days...reactionsrepliesWet AMD
Walking Safely in Autumn...Recently on my walks I have encountered a lot of nuts. I hear them behind me sometimes, and I sort of see...reactions3comments
Driving home after injections ...I would like to drive home, I need something to keep my injected eye closed. Any suggestions? My doctor says some patients...reactions8repliesEye Injection
Ask the Advocates: Lifestyle Changes...Adjusting to vision loss from macular degeneration or Stargardt's disease can be daunting. We asked MacularDegneration.net advocates what tools, apps, and other...reactions2comments
Traveling with Macular Degeneration ...Do you feel comfortable traveling alone with macular degeneration? Do you prefer to travel with somebody else? Feel free to share travel...reactions7repliesTravelTips & Advice
Solo Travel, Cross-Country Adventures, and Visual Impairments...I am home in Pennsylvania. It has been 12 days since I was delivered safely back to our local, regional airport. I...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Diagnosis Journeys...Each advocate's story is unique. One was misdiagnosed. Another only learned of her condition when preparing to receive cataracts surgery. A few...reactions2comments
Vitamins and Supplements for MD...Editor's Note: Remember to talk to your doctor before starting a new vitamin or supplement regimen. There is SO MUCH information in...reactions1comment
Down in a hole...Well, PTSD and clinging to a reason to live and today I find out I'll be legally blind in about 5 years...reactions2repliesCoping
There's No Place Like Home...There is no place like home! Early on I learned what my gifts and deficits are. I am great at meeting new people...reactions2comments
Resilience and Burnout...Resilience and burnout. That was the topic of a session at a recent conference for those of us involved with the organization...reactions2comments
Looking for Recommendations...I've had dry AMD for 6 years and one eye is significantly more affected than the other...but thank goodness for the good...reactions3comments
