Using (or Avoiding) My Amsler Grid...When we travel, I generally buy at least one refrigerator magnet. The front - and side! - of the fridge is pretty...reactionscomments
You Know the Drill...I started this journey in late 2018, early 2019. Somehow those years have slipped by really quickly. A situation that I had...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with macular...reactionscomments
Up Close and Personal with Linda Hoopes...This is the first of a series of informative video interviews of people living with Macular Degeneration (MD). Since MD makes reading...reactions3comments
The Advantages (and Adventures) of Living with Pets...Mankind is at the top of the food chain, we are apex predators. But what can we learn from animals, supposedly the...reactionscomments
Anyone have any experience taking saffron supplement?...Hi, just diagnosed and researching like crazy. Just found a couple articles about the possible benefit of saffron. First saw crazy infomercial...reactions9repliesVitamins & Supplements
Learning to Live With One Good Eye...Recently, a member of our site asked a question: “Can I wear a patch on my bad eye in order to see...reactions12comments
Loss of Central Vision...On my first visit to the eye hospital, I was diagnosed with dry AMD in my left eye and wet in the...reactions20comments
To Cook or Not to Cook? That Is the Question...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Looking at all these newly-bought vegetables...reactionscomments
The Emotional Stages of My Diagnosis...I’m extremely passionate about the mental health aspect of disease diagnoses. I recently realized, through my own healing process, that much like...reactions9comments
Just diagnosed. Looking for help and complaining....Hi, I'm already grateful for this group. Today I had my first appointment with a new opthalmologist. My old one retired. She'd...reactions9repliesNewly Diagnosed
Finding Tax Assistance...As I said in my last article, ‘Tis the season! Tax season. Yuck! Taxes are miserable enough to file whomever you may...reactionscomments
Homemade Eye-Healthy Guacamole...Who doesn’t love a good chip and dip combo? Guacamole is not only delicious but the star ingredient, the avocado, is PACKED...reactions1comment
Vaccines using mRNA technology - could this negatively impact AMD?...Some of the new COVID vaccines use mRNA technology. Has anyone who has received these vaccines experienced worsening of their AMD condition...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
Fall Avoidance for People With Low Vision (Part 2)...This is part 2 of the above-titled article. The idea for this 2 part article came about as a result of a...reactions2comments
New Doctor...My doctor quit so on my next visit March 19th I will be seeing a new doctor in a new place. I...reactions2comments
What If...I still feel as though I am navigating the early stages of this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration. It has “only” been...reactions1comment
Lessons Macular Degeneration Has Taught Me...I recently came across a column called “Lessons Life Taught Me” by Regina Brett, and realized I have learned some lessons myself...reactions2comments
Macular degeneration has taught me......What has macular degeneration taught you? Cora recently wrote an article on Lessons Macular Degeneration Has Taught Me, and I'm curious what...reactions7repliesCoping
Genetic cause of MD...About three years ago I had genetic testing with 23&me. In addition to ancestry information, I was tested for over 50 conditions...reactions3repliesEye InjectionWet AMD
