Cataracts...Hello I’m 62 years. Eyes were bothering me, so I went to my eye doctor he said it was cataracts. Had surgery 1-14-2020. Eye got worse not better. Pain, burning...reactions3comments
Newbie...Hello, I'm a 70-year-old single male, I got my diagnosis four days ago, dry AMD, and I have been living on that roller coaster since, scared and depressed. I am...reactions5comments
Preserving Vision: Self-Love is Self-Care...Oftentimes, a diagnosis of macular degeneration can feel like a dead end. Depending on the type of macular degeneration we have, there may or may not seem to be much...reactionscomments
When will I know if surgery is absolutely necessary?...I use Sodium Chloride drops twice a day. I also have mild cataracts, a split in the right optic, the gel behind the right eye ruptured which causes a film...reactions1reply
CoQ10 and Macular Degeneration...In the first installment of this article series, I discussed why I choose to take the supplement CoQ10 along with my other eye-healthy vitamins and nutrients. CoQ10, also known as...reactions12comments
What has your experience been with Eylea and/or Beovu injections?...Have had Eylea injections monthly for 2-1/2 years. In February I had a subretinal hemorrhage and was give Beovu every month from February thru July. I have had 4 subretinal...reactions5replies
All Blurry...It's like one day I woke up and all was blurry. I can't read the things I used to. I have to wear some kind of glasses - with my...reactions1comment
My Why...I have multiple identities. I have shared in the past that I am: female, black, single mom, founder of Purple House Project PA, Case Management Coordinator at Action Wellness, homeowner...reactionscomments
Where Is My Dry Macular Degeneration Clinical Trial At Now?...I have been called back to the clinical trial. I went for an abbreviated examination and my shot yesterday. I was a bit surprised to be called back so soon...reactions1comment
Myopic Macular Degeneration...Hello, so glad to have found this community! I have posted in some of the other threads but will post my story here. High myope, started wearing glasses at age...reactions4comments
Through the Looking Glass: Your Journeys With Macular Degeneration...You woke up one morning and noticed your vision looked blurry and all of a sudden a blind spot shows up out of nowhere! You make an appointment with your...reactionscomments
Fighting the Battle of Seeing Well...Just read your article about healthy things to eat (spinach, kale) with macular and also about sun rays. Haven't heard about the damage that sunlight OR computer blue light can...reactions3comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...reactionscomments
Loved Ones Who Support Us Need Support, Too!...Since you have been visually impaired, have you ever wondered whether your nearest and dearest have been paying any attention AT ALL? I have to get up obscenely early tomorrow...reactionscomments
Curious to hear what daily supplements others are taking?...I take AREDS2 and 400mg Vitamin E. I was diagnosed last year, dry, both eyes....reactions1reply
What You Can Do For Your Eyes While Your Treatments Are On Hold...One of the newly recognized effects of stay at home orders during a pandemic is having to cancel, reschedule, and worryingly wait for pushed out doctor visits. For months, many...reactionscomments
Eyelea problems?...I am 46 and was diagnosed with wet AMD 3/19. I began Lucentis injections and had them every 4 weeks for a year. Although there was not much improvement in...reactions9replies
Pick Any Book: The Realities and Progress of Story Time With My Son...For my baby shower I asked each guest to gift us with their favorite children’s book in lieu of a card. In hindsight that was an excellent idea because we...reactions2comments
Beovu...February I had a significant subretinal hemorrhage and was give my first Beovu injection and monthly ones thereafter since the hemorrhage - 3 more subretinal hemorrhages have followed in my...reactionsreplies
Seeking My "New Normal" as My Vision Changes...Hello, it's me again. I'm going to write about what I know. I'm also going to write about what I don't know. The topic is AMD and our eyes. I'm...reactions5comments
