Just Learning This is Not Normal...I have had eye probs for a while but I keep getting flashing lights and I can't see shot, it will come...reactions2comments
Retina Hole in 2019...I had blurred vision almost overnight in my right eye. A straight line turned into an hourglass. Scared me. Went to Doc...reactions1comment
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Mental Health: A Different Perspective...Hi, friends. It’s me, Andrea! You know, the one who likes to talk about the sometimes uncomfortable topic of mental health? It’s...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration and the FDA: What They Do and What They Don't Do...If you are in the U.S., you most likely recognize that the letters 'FDA' mean the Food and Drug Administration. Do you...reactionscomments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Pushing Forward and Feeling Useful During COVID-19...This is the third week I have been working from home. We are doing psychotherapy over video chat and often just plain...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Bonnie...I was diagnosed 7 years ago... along with cataracts. I also was recently been diagnosed with mucous membrane pemphigoid which can do...reactions1comment
If You Smoke, Your Eyes May Benefit From Quitting...Since most of us are “of a certain age,” I think you will remember cigarette ads on the television. Remember the antics...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Welcome to MacularDegeneration.net Stories...At MacularDegeneration.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with macular degeneration can be a challenge, but...reactions7comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
May is National Salad Month! Let’s Celebrate (Quarantine Style)!...May is National Salad Month! I bet you didn’t even know there was such a thing. But there is...because salads are important...reactionscomments
Mediterranean Honey Cilantro Salad...Not too long ago, I traveled out of state for a concert and tried a new and amazing salad dressing; honey cilantro...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for Those at High-Risk...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
The Difference Between AMD and MMD...Here at MacularDegeneration.net, we all have one thing in common... we are struggling with vision loss. Either we, ourselves, have been diagnosed...reactions3comments
Ms. Anna...I had developed a macular hole, skipped right over degeneration. It has been surgically repaired, but my vision has not returned to...reactions1comment