Getting to Know You...There are so many unique journeys that make up the fabric of this community, and we want to better understand yours. Answer the questions below to tell us a little...reactionscomments
Planning for the Future: Aging and Vision Loss...At some time in our lives, many of us are caregivers. For years I threw the dogs - whichever ones I had at the time - and a case full...reactionscomments
Wet AMD: The Treat and Extend Approach for Fewer Injections...Wet macular degeneration (AMD) happens when the macula, or central part of the retina, is damaged by the growth of new blood vessels. Those blood vessels can cause swelling or...reactions28comments
Trimming Your Nails with Low Vision...How do you cut your fingernails if you can't see them? It's easier than you may think!...reactionscomments
My Story: Incompetence, Poor Care, and Despair...Here's my story. I'm 25 years old, and right now I suffer from wet macular degeneration in my left eye that developed a scar (central vision bleeding), and geographic atrophies...reactions6comments
What Does Colored Paper Have to Do With Macular Degeneration?...Hi, I am back. This time I hope to do an entire page on colored paper and how color is important to the visually impaired. Last time I mentioned the...reactionscomments
Summer Eye Healthy Tomato Basil Pasta with Zucchini Noodles...Summertime is the BEST time to get super fresh fruits and vegetables for light and healthy, but filling meals. Remember that the general rule for fruits and veggies is the...reactions4comments
A Sanguine Mindset: Hopeful About Our Future with AMD...I'm a very positive guy! You could say I’m a sanguine man... what does that even mean? Sanguine definition (I had to look it up): optimistic or positive, especially in...reactions2comments
Blurry Vision, Spots, and Crazy Lines...In December 2008 I noticed my vision was more blurry than normal. Thought it was due to being around my uncle's chain-smoking and my allergies were the cause. Fast forward...reactions1comment
How Do I Know Which Supplements I Should Take to Preserve My Vision?...Anyone who is part of the macular degeneration world has probably heard a lot of different information about ‘taking vitamins’ or vitamin supplementation. But, vitamin supplementation is just not an...reactionscomments
Asking for Help Makes Others Feel Good...In real-time, Friday started week five of my COVID-19 required isolation. For many, older, visually impaired folks, there have not been too many differences between the COVID-19 new normal isolation...reactionscomments
What's the Verdict on George Rozakis' Wellness Program?...We at MacularDegeneration.net have received inquiries from community members about Dr. George Rozakis and his claims for treatment and cure of macular degeneration. We wanted to learn more. What treatment...reactions2comments
Is COVID-19 Making it Harder for You to Recognize Faces?...Tomorrow will be the end of week 4 that I have been in lockdown due to the pandemic. It has been - shall we say? - interesting. A couple of...reactionscomments
Housekeeping and Cleaning Tips for the Visually Impaired...I unleashed my inner domestic goddess today. She doesn’t get out much. If you could see my house, you would know she and I don’t really keep company that much...reactionscomments
A Perspective Shift...In a recent article, I wrote about how my diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration cured my chronic negativity. Macular degeneration has affected my life in so many ways... sometimes in...reactions1comment
The Sunshine Vitamin and Macular Degeneration...Are you getting enough vitamin D? Do you live in an area with lots of sunshine? Closer to the equator is even better. But most importantly, do you get outside?...reactionscomments
Diagnosed Around 40, Now at 67 1/2 Years...My mom had dry MD. She was unable to drive, and used magnifying glasses to read, etc. I was diagnosed with dry around 40. Later, diagnosed with wet. Tried different...reactions3comments
Make It a Can-Do Instead of a Can't-Do Attitude...The phrase ‘can-do attitude’ has been on my mind lately not only as I work with people who have macular degeneration and low vision but also in my own life...reactions2comments
Time Travel...Humor me for a few minutes if you will? I’m going to operate a time machine that goes backward and forward, here goes. The first year anti-VEGF was offered for...reactionscomments
Low Vision Kitchen Gadgets: Talking Thermometer and Scale...In this video, I show my two favorite "must-have" kitchen gadgets! These tools will be extremely useful for anyone with low vision who enjoys cooking! ...reactionscomments
