My Beginning Journey...My name is Sue. I am 64 this month. My mother went legally blind at 83 from macular degeneration. Four years ago my eye Dr diagnosed me with this. I...reactions1comment
Diving Deep With Macular Degeneration...It’s easy to look up facts about macular degeneration and how this condition affects the lives of those living with it, but it's like taking a dip in the shallow...reactions5comments
What Should I Do?...I am almost 64 and about 1 1/2 years ago I realized that I had a blind spot in my left eye. I knew I had floaters, so I didn't...reactions3comments
Perspective...I just finished reading an article written by my MacularDegeneration.net team friend Cora Lyn Sears titled We Begin Again. She wrote about how she felt after receiving news that she...reactions4comments
What is Braille?...Braille is, very simply, a written language code that is felt rather than seen. Braille consists of a series of one through six raised dots, each of which represents a...reactionscomments
What have you shared about macular degeneration with your current or new employers?...When I was initially diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration, I had been at my current employer for many years and I was able to be open with them about my...reactions1reply
The AMD Lifestyle: Good Nutrition...I’m frequently asked, “What can I do to slow down the progression of AMD?” That’s an easy answer: live the AMD Lifestyle! OK, there’s not an easy answer, but there...reactionscomments
When My Contacts Aren’t Cooperating......Is it me, or does it seem like contacts are not only a life-changing savior but also kind of a pain in the rear? Don’t get me wrong, my contacts...reactionscomments
My Coping Strategy for Vision Loss...As I often do, I have been wandering around from topic to topic, "Tangents ‘r’ us." Now I guess it is time to get back to my story. My Zumba...reactions2comments
Eccentric Viewing...Hi! I should be working doing psychology stuff. I’m not. Call me irresponsible. I promised you eccentric viewing. I would rather make good on that promise now. “Eccentric” makes me...reactionscomments
Blind Fail!...In today's "storytime," I talk about my most embarrassing VIP moment. Believe it or not, it's actually happened to a lot of us who are visually impaired! Has it...reactions20comments
Genetic Testing Predicts Effectiveness of AREDS Supplements for AMD...Researchers have identified a genetic link that may increase the risk of developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). An easy-to-use genetic test can identify two specific genes, complement factor H (CFH)...reactions4comments
Have you prepared for the possibility of your macular degeneration advancing and then having low vision? If so, what have you considered?...reactions1reply
Macular Degeneration Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...reactionscomments
My "See"port System...I often say, “Behind every strong woman is a tribe of strong woman cheering her on.” This is definitely my reality. I 100% believe that 90% of my success is due to the...reactionscomments
How do you handle grooming?...I have a question that may seem silly. I was trimming my toenails (it’s getting harder to see them clearly from afar) and it occurred to me that there must...reactions10replies
What is Dry Eye?...Dry eye sounds exactly like it is: A condition where the eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep the surface of the eyeball moist and protected from the environment. Tears...reactionscomments
Everyday things that are more difficult because of eye disease......I'm packing up my family for a summer trip and just thinking about how much 'eye stuff' I have packed. Here's my checklist: Glasses and case, contacts, backup contacts (because...reactions2replies
Wet and Dry In The Same Eye?...According to my retina specialist, the dry could take all my vision before the wet takes the center vision. Already lost center vision in other eye. Traveling this road for...reactions6replies
Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Seeing Weird Stuff...From my own personal research and experience, I promised I'd share more about my visual hallucinations. So here we go, Charles Bonnet Syndrome or "seeing weird stuff." Charles Bonnet ("Bow"...reactions2comments
