Limited Access to Health in Rural Areas...I was diagnosed with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) a few months after having cataract surgery at the age of 65. I began seeing a retinal specialist two years ago when...reactions2comments
Any support group meeting on zoom, webex, or over the phone?...Dear all, my wife (36 years old) was just diagnosed with myopic degeneration with choroidal neovascularization last weekend and received her 1st injection. We were wondering if there is any...reactions2repliesMyopicCopingTips & Advice
Lighting Considerations...Sight requires light and as we age we need more of it. The kind of light, the color, the brightness, and the direction, all contribute to how well we do...reactionscomments
Eye Injections...I’ve been getting injections for about 2 yrs. The injections are not painful. There is some pressure but you don’t feel the needle. They numb the area where the shot...reactions6comments
Kaleidoscope Eyes...Do you remember much from back in your childhood? I do. I remember there were so many wonderful things, toys, and adventures, the perfect combination for endless fun growing up...reactionscomments
Balancing a Healthy Body with a Healthy Soul...The holidays are officially over, and I’m headed back to my classroom... Ummm, a few pounds heavier than I left it before winter break. I always kinda feel bad about...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed...Hi all! Thank you for letting me join! I was just diagnosed with wet macular degeneration 2 days ago, I'm 63 and am very concerned. I start injections in both...reactionscomments
One Eye Rick...Ok, it happened about a year ago. I had a rupture in my right eye, blood floating in the road. I became totally black ever since then. I’ve been going...reactions2comments
Taxes...We have now entered the new year. Can tax season be far behind? I would never have given it much thought, but I have discovered the IRS actually tries to...reactionscomments
Smart Speaker Giveaway!...This giveaway is now closed. For AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, we are giving away a smart speaker to one lucky winner! The Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is...reactions2comments
Eggnog, Frustration and Perseverance...Our minds are amazing things, the way they can go from one direction to another, then another, and sometimes too many directions at the same time. And sometimes the first...reactionscomments
Staying Positive in Trying Times...How do we stay positive in such trying times? We’ve endured so many fears and distractions this past year, it’s been like trying to drink out of a fire hose! Collectively...reactions1comment
How did you find out you have MD?...I found out in 2 stages. 1. I had the 23&Me genetic testing. They test for genetic diseases, and I came out with MD from both sides of my family...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
The One Minute Rule...Lately, I realized I was becoming too comfortable in my own skin, my own home, and things that normally would have quickly been done were starting to slowly be piled...reactions3comments
A Refresher Course: Eye Health and Sugar...Anyone newly diagnosed with macular degeneration finds out pretty quickly just how much there is to learn about it. There is so much information on what to do (or not...reactionscomments
Eat Your Colors!...I love eating and I love food. My email inbox gets a daily dose of recipes from newspapers and food magazines. When we travel, I’m the one who tries whatever...reactions2comments
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Effectiveness...It always seems when I teach a concept at work, I see it again and again in my daily life. For example, my husband was upset his solar-powered calculator had...reactions2comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...reactionscomments
Valeda Light Delivery System treatment...Hello - new member here. Please forgive me if this has been discussed recently. I seek views on the Valeda Light Delivery System treatment for dry ARMD (see www.lumithera.com). I...reactionsrepliesTreatmentDry AMD
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month...Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month is here! Although many aspects of our lives have been put on pause this past year, we know that life with...reactionscomments
