Treatment by Type of Macular Degeneration...While there is no cure for macular degeneration, there are various treatments available that can slow the progression of the disease. The...
"I Have Good News and Bad News. Which Do You Want First?"...I have had everything you can get with eye issues... glaucoma, torn retina, cataracts, dry eye, and last — but probably the...reactionscomments
NLS Talking Books Library...If you're having difficulty reading text, but still want to enjoy your favorite stories, then audiobooks might be the solution! You don't...reactionscomments
How to Magnify the Screen on Your Smartphone or Tablet...Did you know that your smartphone and tablet had some amazing accessibility features already built in? In this video we’re going to...reactionscomments
Tips for Making Electronic Devices More Accessible...If you or someone you know has macular degeneration or other low vision issues, using electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and...reactionscomments
Blue Light Eye Protection...Ever wonder what the pages of an e-reader or other device look like with blue light blocking glasses on? Andrea shares hers...reactionscomments
My Geographic Atrophy Care Team...Recently I was reminded why it takes a team to provide care for macular degeneration. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago...reactions6comments
Stuck at Home? Ways to Keep Your Eyes, Mind, and Body Healthy No Matter What!...These days we are all spending a lot more time at home. Social distancing for the greater good...which is a wonderful showing...reactions1comment
Vitamins? Ok, Which Ones?...Nowadays, there is so much information in the macular degeneration world about vitamins. Sometimes it feels like a little too much information...reactionscomments
Grief, Loss, and Surrendering to What ‘IS’ During COVID-19...Confession: I cried all day today. Oh, and also...I’m still crying right now. I am a teacher who lives in Illinois and...reactionscomments
Successful Aging: Staying Independent With Macular Degeneration...One of the most frightening aspects of living life with macular degeneration is the threat of our independence being stolen away. Absolutely...reactions1comment
Hi, I’m Andrea...Sometimes I think the powers that be put all of their power and energy into the beauty of my eyes and not...reactions1comment
The Betadine Conversation and My Injection Protocol...Lately, I’ve been seeing numerous negative comments about the injections for the choroidal neovascularization (wet) type of macular degeneration. Many of our...reactions85comments
What Are Flashes and Floaters?...As we age, our eyes go through many changes. Many of these changes can impact our vision. Patients with age-related macular degeneration...reactions4comments
What is Posterior Vitreous Detachment?...Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), also called vitreous detachment, is a common experience for older adults. It is caused by a normal part...reactionscomments
Staying Home and Staying Active With Silver Sneakers...One of my main concerns at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns was my exercise class schedule. My dance studio closed. The...reactionscomments
Community Perspectives on Living With Geographic Atrophy...Geographic atrophy (GA) is a chronic eye condition in which the cells in the retina slowly break down and die. This results...reactions2comments
A New Television and a Bionic Eye: The Wonders of Technology...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. One of these two things mentioned...reactions2comments
Let’s Watch TV!...Being a VIP (Visually Impaired Person) doesn’t mean you have to quit enjoying television, movies, plays, and tours. Of course, one thing...reactions4comments
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Brown Eyed Girl, a MacularDegeneration.net Community Health Leader. Over the last couple of years...reactions6comments