Blind Fails...Share any embarrassing moments you may have had because of low vision. For example, getting into the wrong car, using the wrong ingredients, etc....reactions8replies
Tips for Helping Your Child Cope With Stargardt Disease...If your child or teenager has been diagnosed with Stargardt disease, you may be wondering how you can help them cope and adapt. You, your family, and especially your child...reactionscomments
Goodbye, Vitreous Gel, I Won’t Be Missing You...I am a runner. Well, I was a runner. Now, I’m more of a walker who wants to be a runner again.This is not an article about running or exercise. This...reactions7comments
How "Eye" Get it All Done...I am a mommy, supervisor at a nonprofit organization, Founder of Purple House Project PA Inc. (PHPPA), Vice President of Moore 4 More, Moderator and Contributor to MacularDegeneration.net, daughter, cousin...reactionscomments
Depression...I’m not requesting recommendations but am wondering if anyone has information on various anti depressants or anti anxiety meds that won’t interfere with wet AMD. I assume some meds mat...reactions1reply
Rachel Seavey...Rachel was previously and advocate on MacularDegeneration.net. Rachel is a mother to a 13-year-old girl and step-mother to a 21-year-old young man. She has worked as a medical dosimetrist in...
Assistive Technology...The world of assistive technology for low vision has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. Do you have questions about what's available? Want to share about...reactions9replies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Macular Degeneration...Whether you're living with macular degeneration, or know someone who is, here is a guide to the basics of macular degeneration. All macular degeneration is not the same, there is...reactionscomments
Does UV or Blue Light Cause Macular Degeneration?...We know that light is an important part of our health, and can be a danger to us as well. Ultraviolet (UV) light has an important part in our body’s...reactionscomments
Connections: Losing My Vision AND My Hair?...Eyesight and hair. How could I be losing them both at the same time? I can handle losing my hair, but losing my vision is unthinkable and can’t be fixed...reactions5comments
Helping a Loved One Who is Visually Impaired...When you're married to a legally blind man, much like Kenny Rogers suggests, you've gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold them, know when to walk away...reactions1comment
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Prepare to Be Surprised...Are we talking ‘good’ surprises or ‘bad’ surprises!? I choose to talk about good surprises! I don’t have AMD, but my dad had it and my long-time friend, Sue, currently...reactionscomments
The Mediterranean Diet and MD: Finding Healthier Food Options with Ease...One way to help provide optimal health to our eyes is through our diet. Adopting the Mediterranean diet is a great way to do this. Simply put, the Mediterranean diet...reactions2comments
Is it Safe to Have Cataract Surgery With Macular Degeneration?...When the lens of the eye gets clouded, it is called a cataract. A cataract blocks the ability of light to pass through the lens and to the retina where...reactions4comments
Why People With MD Don't Just Exercise to "Get Skinny"...Somewhere in my early years of diagnosis with MD, I remember my retina specialist saying to me, “Get as skinny as you can.” Needless to say, I left his office...reactions3comments
What is Diabetic Macular Edema?...Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes. It is a condition with fluid from leaky blood vessels collecting in the macula of the eye, causing swelling. The macula...reactionscomments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...reactionscomments
CCTV/Digital Magnifier...Are you having difficulty reading your mail or recipes? Would you like to see your family photos again? A CCTV could be just what you need! ...reactions3comments
Expect, Plan, and Prepare: Plan for the Worst...Let’s define the worst: With age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and no other eye disorder, you could lose all or most of your central vision. But how often does that happen?...reactions16comments