What, Me Exercise?...I’m now 70 years old and quite a bit fitter than I was 5 years ago. I had a rewarding career for 40 years and retired at 65 with my...reactionscomments
Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me BEFORE It Was Too Late?...Many people who are diagnosed with macular degeneration don’t know much, if anything, about it before getting that shocking news in the doctor’s office. And, once the news is delivered...reactions1comment
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for Those at High-Risk...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...reactionscomments
New to wet AMD...Good morning, I have 2 mother in laws. Long story on how I have 2. But they are both in their 90s and one has been living with AMD since...reactions8repliesWet AMD
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 computers may be a challenge. This article contains...reactionscomments
Keeping Busy With a Visual Impairment...I work four days a week - Tuesday is my Monday. Starting one more work week got me thinking. What will I do when I cannot work? “Normal” people who...reactions1comment
Talking About Visual Impairments With Children...There is an incredible, inquisitive, and empathetic little boy who calls me mommy. Ever since he began to talk I have been transparent with him about my visual impairment and have discussed...reactions1comment
Has anyone in our community tried the steps that Dr. George Rozakis advises for Advanced Wellness?...Dr. George Rozakis is an ophthalmologist, who also has a background in Bio-Medical Engineering. He is currently the regional medical director for the LASIK Institute, and I believe he received...reactions19replies
Happy Leap Day! What Will You Do With Your Bonus Day?...We are lucky enough to get an extra day this year and you know what that means? An extra 24 hours for great things to happen! First of all, I...reactionscomments
It's the Little Things We Can Still Do with Vision Loss...I’m a 71-year-old retired guy with dry AMD in the left eye and wet AMD in my right. I’ve had 60+ injections in the past 8 years. For now, anyway...reactionscomments
Macular Degeneration: A Vision AND Time Thief...I’m just going to come right out and say this because it’s a raw truth about something that I am finding so important lately. Macular degeneration threatens to steal away...reactionscomments
Choose Happiness...I’m normally a happy, optimistic person, but since I've begun moderating for the MacularDegeneration.net Facebook page, I’ve found myself spending more time thinking about my own journey with macular degeneration...reactions2comments
Beovu® Safety Concerns...Beovu (brolucizumab) is a drug that treats wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It works by stopping leakage from weak blood vessels into the retina. This slows disease progression and improves...reactionscomments
The Dos and Don'ts of Light Therapy for SAD with Macular Degeneration...S.A.D. stands for seasonal affective disorder which is a type of depression that some people are prone to in the fall and winter months when the hours of the day...reactionscomments
Seasonal Blues and AMD...I am not usually the sensitive sort. Just the same, changing seasons get me down. I want to stay in bed forever, eat my way into oblivion and just veg...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Live a Good Life with Vision Loss?...“Don’t worry. Be happy.” Everybody sing or whistle along! Don’t you just hate the Pollyannas of the world? They can drive you crazy! And, yes, I know that includes me...reactions1comment
Makeup and Macular Degeneration: Application Tips and Tricks...Previously: Makeup & Macular Degeneration - Is It Safe? Makeup application can really be a struggle for someone who’s losing their vision. Macular degeneration often causes loss of central vision...reactions21comments
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Analysis...Registering a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2016–2022), the global age-related macular degeneration (AMD) market is projected to garner $8.9 billion by 2022, significantly growing from $5.3 billion...reactions2replies
Amsler Grids: A Layperson’s Guide to Monitoring Macular Degeneration...It goes without saying that regular visits to your eye doc are essential to maintaining your vision and protecting it from the deteriorating effects of macular degeneration (MD) and other...reactions3comments