Wet AMD Worsening When A1c Levels Go Down?...Has any one ever noticed that when their A1c levels go down their wet AMD gets worse. At first I attributed it...reactions3repliesWet AMD
The Target and The Sweet Spot...The target and the sweet spot. A golfer would think those words meant the place you want the ball to go (the...reactions2comments
Caprese Pasta Salad...Summer is coming and it is my most favorite season to cook! In my house, summer means an array of fresh fruits...reactions1comment
What Kind of Glasses Do You Find Helpful? ...Please share favorite glasses that have worked for you through your AMD journey. This can be different brands, different styles, different colors...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
Clickbait: Seven Tips and Tricks for the Kitchen...You are the fish. The headline “Five Steps to Better Sight” is the bait. The goal is to get you to click...reactions3comments
What Vitamins Should I Take For My Macular Degeneration?...Being diagnosed with macular degeneration can feel really overwhelming. There are so many things thrown at a person when they’re first diagnosed...reactions1comment
A Reminder...This is a statement not a story. I am 69 and have had Stargardt's (juvenile macular degeneration) from my early teens and...reactions1replyCoping
A New Pair of Glasses...I went to a different optometrist recently as I needed new glasses. It had been far too long using my very old...reactions6comments
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwich...This protein and nutrient-packed Mediterranean chicken salad sandwich is a great option for anyone looking to spruce up their lunch menu! For...reactions1comment
Can Vision Improve After A Diagnosis?...Having been diagnosed with macular degeneration in March of 2019, it has been two years plus of retinal specialist appointments. Simple eye...reactions1comment
Limits with Macular Degeneration ...Do you feel that you have been able to maintain your independence with your AMD diagnosis? What kinds of things do you...reactions12repliesCoping
Things To Remember if You Have Macular Degeneration...I remember the day after my first visit to a retinal specialist. He confirmed I had wet AMD in one eye and...reactions4comments
Participating in a Drug Study...I am a 71-year-old female who noticed, about two years ago, the tell-tale signs of AMD: straight lines that are now wavy!...reactions3comments
Changes Can Happen Quickly...I was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in early January 2009. My left eye had a total of 3 injections of Avastin...reactions2comments
People to Love and Dishes to Wash...I do not pretend to know a lot. Most days, Google is my go-to for information that I feel I need to...reactionscomments
Accepting the Limits of Macular Degeneration...“When you are ready, the teacher will come.” I first heard that almost 50 years ago from a former college professor. It...reactions2comments
Failure of AMD Injections...I’m based in the UK and was treated in my local hospital with a course of injection for wet AMD using Aflibercept...reactions1replyEye Injection
What to Tell Your Adult Children About Preventing AMD ...“Mom, how do I keep from getting macular degeneration?” This recent question from my youngest daughter really tugged at my heart. My 3...reactions6comments
Eating for eye health...Eating a Mediterranean style diet is recommended for macular degeneration. How do you eat to support eye health? Leave a comment, or...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Taking Steps to Combat Stress - Part Two...Life in the 21st century reminds me of my favorite episode on the old Ed Sullivan show. The performer would place a...reactions4comments